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The first African-American woman to lead a Power 5 athletic department! INCREDIBLE!
#KickingGlass
Breaking:
#UVa
set to announce Georgia deputy Carla Williams as Cavaliers' new athletic director.
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Today, on the 4️⃣8️⃣th anniversary of Title IX, we celebrate the progress women in sport have made and the trails they have blazed, and we acknowledge the work we still have left to do. Let's stand TOGETHER. 💪
#TitleIX
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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Congratulations to
@jemelehill
! She has been named the 2018 Journalist of the Year by
@NABJ
and says this is the biggest accomplishment of her career:
#NABJ
#ESPN
#JournalistOfTheYear
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Devastating news. 💔 We lost a true champion, waymaker & trailblazer for civil rights and gender equity. Rest In Peace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, your legacy will continue to inspire change.
#RIPRBG
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@vucommodores
has named Candice Storey Lee as its new director of athletics! Candice is Vanderbilt's first female AD and the first African-American woman to head an SEC athletics program‼️You're inspiring,
@CandiceLee78
!
#SheLeads
🔗:
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WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TWO DAYS of
#WomenLeadersX
‼️ THANK YOU to all 3,500 attendees for making our first-ever virtual convention so unforgettable! This community is stronger than ever and
#StrongerTogether
💚
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Our hearts are broken on hearing the tragic news that our longtime partner Carrie McCaw and her daughter Kacey were killed in a car crash yesterday. We will miss her vibrancy, and commitment to supporting women. We send our love & prayers to her family during this difficult time.
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Today we honor all the girls and women who play, and work in sports!
Share how you’re working to
#LeadHerForward
and celebrating by using
#NGWSD
and tagging
@WomensSportsFdn
!
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Our final
#WomenLeadersX
keynote reveal is
@BreneBrown
! This
@nytimes
bestselling author will be LIVE Monday, October 12 to energize and inspire the Women Leaders community!
Register today! 👉
#WomenLeadersX
#StrongerTogether
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For the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, we took time to recognize industry trailblazers that built a better future for women leaders. Thank you for the path you’ve blazed for all of us to follow ❤️
#PhoenIXRising
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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💥💥💥 the first women’s collegiate head coach recruited to an NBA coaching staff! Congrats,
@CalCoachG
!
#BeTheFlight
#SheLeads
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"Courageous leaders attend to the fears and feelings of the people they lead." -
@BreneBrown
Thank you Brené for providing us with much needed perspective & inspiration! A special thanks to Anne St. Peter & presenting partner
@globalprairie
!💚💙
#WomenLeadersX
#StrongerTogether
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STRONG GIRLS become STRONG WOMEN who lift each other up!💪
#WomenLeadersX
kicking-off on
#InternationalDayOfGirl
- how PERFECT‼️ We are all about the
#GirlPower
and so excited to celebrate today! We are
#StrongerTogether
💚
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LOUDER! 🗣🗣🗣
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Our hearts are broken by the devastating news of Kristina Navarro’s unexpected passing. Kristina was the epitome of a Woman Leader – a dynamic and inspirational leader, who always championed the women around her. Kristina was a light that added impact and energy to our Women
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It's FINISHED! 😍 We can't stop staring at our new mural! THANK YOU to our AMAZING partners at
@midtownsigns
!
#KansasCity
#WallMural
#MidtownSigns
#StrongWomenLiftEachOtherUp
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Happy International Women's Day, Women Leaders! Join us as we raise our hands and
#ChooseToChallenge
bias and inequality to help create a more inclusive world 💪 Today and everyday, we celebrate all women everywhere💙💚
#IWD2021
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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We are embracing a more inclusive chapter in our organizational journey...
WE ARE WOMEN LEADERS IN SPORTS.
#WomenLeadersinSports
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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👏👏👏 Congratulations to our inspiring leader, CEO
@PattiPhillips10
, for being honored as one of the Most Influential and Accomplished Women Executives in the Greater Kansas City Area by
@IngramsMagazine
! You are a FORCE!
#SheLeads
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We are excited to announce our 2019 Administrator of the Year award recipients who will be honored at the
#WomenLeaders19
National Convention in Phoenix!
#Force4Change
Full article here ➡️
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Today, on the 50th Anniversary of
#TitleIX
, we remember the 37 words that changed everything for women.
#PhoenIXRising
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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We are bringing our world class convention experience to YOU! We are transforming this year's in-person convention to a one-of-a-kind EPIC virtual experience – WOMEN LEADERS X - Stronger Together. 💪
More here:
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How fun was that?! Congratulations to all of our 2022
@Nike
Executive of the Year Award Recipients, and thank you to our emcee Jacqie McWilliams Parker!
#SheLeads
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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We can't contain our excitement! 👏 Our first keynote reveal is
@RobinRoberts
as the
#WomenLeadersX
opening keynote on October 11!
Register 🔗:
#WomenLeadersX
#StrongerTogether
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LANDED! ✈️ Team Women Leaders is officially in Phoenix, and we are READY for
#WomenLeaders19
💙💚
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There is some major GIRL POWER at the
@IvyLeague
with half of the league’s departments led by women! 💥💥💥
#GirlPower
#SheLeads
#WeAreWomenLeaders
A LEAGUE OF WOMEN LEADERS.
Today, the league formally welcomes Erin McDermott as the new
@HarvardCrimson
Director of Athletics. In addition to Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris, half of the league's athletics departments are now 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. 🌿
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Congratulations to Women Leaders Board Member Julie Cromer Peoples for being named director of athletics at
@OhioBobcats
! You inspire,
@juliecromerUA
!
This marks our 36th woman AD & Commissioner hire this year! 💥💥
Full release ➡️
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HUGE congrats to Carla Williams, who has been named director of athletics at
@UVA
! You are
#MovingtheNeedle
, Carla!
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Congratulations to Women Leaders staff members Robyn, Kara, and Megan on recently being elevated to Senior Directors! We are grateful for everything these women bring to our team.
#WeAreWomenLeaders
💚💙
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Did you know? 94% of female executives participated in youth sports 💪 We are proud to join
@WomensSportsFdn
in honoring the achievements of girls and women in sports today and every day.
#NGWSD2024
#WomenLeadersinSports
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Congratulations to the 2020
@Nike
Administrator of the Year Award Recipients‼️These women exemplify strong leadership and we are excited to honor them during the Nike Celebration of Women starting September 8 and during
#WomenLeadersX
!
Release here ➡️
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Thank you, Women Leaders, for joining us in lighting the way, being a
#Force4Change
, and for lifting as you rise!
#WomenLeaders19
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Congratulations to our remarkable, well-deserved Jostens Administrator of the Year Award Winners! It was an honor to celebrate you today 💙💚 Thank you to
@Jostens
for supporting our AOY Luncheon!
#WomenLeaders19
#Force4Change
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#BreakingGlass
! 💥 We are SO excited to cheer on
@Vchun
and
@ADWilliamsUVA
in today’s
#NCAALAX
championship! 🏆
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Question: "How do you do this job as a woman?"
@Pitt_LykeAD
: “Same way a guy does it.”
🎤 *mic drop*
#Force4Change
💪💥
Full
@nytimes
🔗:
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What an incredible start to 2018: 23 women have been hired into AD, commissioner, or exec leadership positions—14 of whom are Women Leaders members! We are
#KickingGlass
this year! ➡️
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A pioneer and trailblazer in the pursuit of gender equity in college sports.
Dr. Christine Grant’s life and legacy will forever be remembered and felt by this organization and the industry.
Thank you Dr. Grant. Rest In Peace.
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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THE TORCH HAS BEEN PASSED!🔥 Thank you
@CIAACommish
for your strength and leadership over the past year!
@SandyB_PSUAD
, we look forward to your leadership as president & the impact you'll have on this organization in the upcoming year! 💚💙
#StrongerTogether
#WomenLeadersX
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#WeAreWomenLeaders
‼️
The
#IA22
class is ready to be great and lead!
Thank you to the faculty who guided our cohort to become more prepared & powerful leaders
#SheLeads
A special thanks to
@NCAA
and
@spelmanjohnson
for their partnership.
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BIG news!💥Kansas City will make history by having a world-class facility dedicated to women in sport! ⚽️ 👏👏👏
NEWS: KC NWSL and
@portkc
finalize plans for the first NWSL purpose-built stadium at Kansas City Riverfront.
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We're thrilled to announce that two Women Leaders staff members have been elevated: Kaila'Shea Menendez is now the Director of Leadership Programming & Events and Elisha Orama is now Manager of Events. Please join us in congratulating them on a job well done!
#GirlPOWER
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@DukeATHLETICS
has named Nina King as its new Vice President and Director of Athletics! We're cheering for you,
@ninaking22
!
#SheLeads
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The interim title has been lifted! 👏 Congratulations to Paula Smith on being named director of intercollegiate athletics at
@UCIAthletics
!
#TogetherWeZot
#MovingTheNeedle
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“I think women have proven that we are fully capable and competent and hard-working — maybe even more in some cases — and willing to learn and do the work to advance.” -
@ADWilliamsUVA
#Force4Change
💪💥
Full
@nytimes
article 🔗:
@alanblinder
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Today is the anniversary of the passage of
#TitleIX
. Retweet and join us in celebrating
#GenderEquity
#HonorHistory
http://t.co/hKv5rmPm9Y
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Missed that awesome video showing off our
#StrongMoms
!? Watch it AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN! Check out what was said about these
#StrongMoms
💚💙
#WomenLeadersX
🎥:
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#GirlPower
‼️ History will be made Thursday at
@theARIZONABOWL
with the matchup between
@SanJoseStateFB
&
@BallStateFB
as the first time a bowl game will feature 2 female ADs & a female bowl director.
Keep
#KickingGlass
@Sjsutuite
,
@bgoetz12
& Kym Adair!
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That's a wrap on
#WomenLeadersX
2021! HUGE thanks to all our sponsors, speakers, attendees, members, & our fantastic Board of Directors👇. We are shaping the landscape of women leaders TOGETHER! 💪 We are
#RisingStrongerTogether
! 💙💚 Be sure to join us in Kansas City in 2022!
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We're so grateful for the pioneers who spearheaded
#TitleIX
and created opportunities for Women Leaders of the past, present, and future. Check out our
#BecauseofTitleIX
stories here:
#TitleIXat46
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Before
#TitleIX
passed in 1972, just 1 in 27 girls played sports. Today, 2 in 5 girls play. As we mark Title IX's 46th anniversary tomorrow, we understand there is still work to be done. Check out our Title IX resource page here:
#TitleIXat46
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Look at this group! 🌟We are so
#inspired
by all the amazing Rising Stars attending
#WLS19
!
#WeAreRisingStars
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@MizzouAthletics
has named
#EI15
grad Desiree Reed-Francois as its new director of intercollegiate athletics! Desiree will be Mizzou's FIRST FEMALE AD💪 Keep inspiring,
@D_R_Francois
!
#SheLeads
🔗:
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Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Today we honor all of the girls and women who play, coach, and work in sports! Join one of the nationwide events and share how you’re celebrating by using
#NGWSD
and tagging
@WomensSportsFdn
!
#LeadHerForward
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Congratulations to our CEO,
@PattiPhillips10
on receiving the 2022
@CoSIDAnews
Keith Jackson Eternal Flame Award! You are a force for equity in sports and so deserving of this honor - congrats Patti!
#WeAreWomenLeaders
#NACDA22
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Congrats
@bgoetz12
, Dr. Nicki Moore,
@rah20
,
@UofChasAD
,
@_RealAD_
,
@Tonia_GWalker
,
@JRL_HL
,
@TiffanyTucker65
- our 2022
@Nike
Executive of the Year Award recipients! We celebrate these incredible Women Leaders!
#WeAreWomenLeaders
#PhoenIXRising
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The future is female! 🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏿
#GirlPOWER
9-year-old Riley Morrison wanted a pair of Curry 5's, but couldn't find them in girls' sizes. She went straight to the source, and
@StephenCurry30
responded.
YES 👏 RILEY 👏
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Dear Madam Women Leaders President
@LynnHolzman
, we are all in! No one dribbles to work like Team Awesome! Let the madness begin! 🏀💥
#WFFDribble
@ncaawbb
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These Women Leaders are changing the game! Congratulations to our 2023
@nike
Executive of the Year Award Recipients. Thank you for leading the way.
#SheLeads
#WomenLeadersinSports
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"Brands change. Personal brands change. You're a human being—you are NOT a product." -Ella L.J. Bell Smith
THANK YOU for empowering us, Ella! And thank you to
@Daktronics
for presenting our Opening Keynote!
#WomenLeaders19
#Force4Change
💙💚
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We are thrilled to announce the newest members of the Women Leaders Board of Directors‼️
@KeriBecker33
,
@lirvine27
,
@BamaStateAD_JT
and president-elect
@Pitt_LykeAD
, thank you for your leadership and service! 💚💙
#WeAreWomenLeaders
Release here👉
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WOMEN LEADERS X is BACK‼️
We will bring together and infuse energy, connectivity, growth, and inspiration at the 2021
#WomenLeadersX
virtual convention, October 10-11! Stay tuned as we reveal the event line-up and registration info.
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We love this! The
@CIAAForLife
introduces the first-ever all-female officiating team! Now that is
#GirlPOWER
! 🙌🏻🙌🏾🙌🏿
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🔊: 46 women hired as athletic directors, commissioners, or executive leaders in 2018! Here's to
#KickingGlass
in July!
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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#KickingGlass
! Since January 1, 37 women have been named as athletic directors, commissioners, and executive-level leaders—which means we've MATCHED the total number of women named to the top seat last year. And it's only May! 🙌:
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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“We’re trying to make a cultural shift, and those things don't happen overnight." -CEO
@PattiPhillips10
in a
@nytimes
article
But change IS happening! Women Leaders in College Sports IS a FORCE for change, equality and the future!
#Force4Change
💪💥
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Today is the 4️⃣9️⃣th anniversary of Title IX, and we're celebrating the trailblazers who helped advance women's sports. We still have more
#KickingGlass
to do—together!
#TitleIX
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ members came together for our Women of Color Wednesday Call. It was honest, real, moving & powerful. We will not be silent. We will RISE TOGETHER. Thanks to
@CIAACommish
&
@NevinCaple
for leading the discussion & to our partners
@MorganStanley
.
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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Just announced:
@MariaTaylor7
, analyst, host, and reporter for
@espn
, will emcee for our
@Jostens
Administrator of the Year Luncheon at
#WomenLeaders18
! Check out all our keynotes, featured speakers & guests—and register today!
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Congrats to
@SandyB_PSUAD
on her extraordinary career. Her impact goes beyond words & sports. A trailblazer & an example of a woman’s ability to lead - powerfully and successfully. We all stand on her shoulders and honor her by walking the path she blazed for us.
#SheLeads
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"We are all stronger than we know." -
@RobinRoberts
THANK YOU for empowering us, Robin! And thank you to adidas for presenting our Opening Keynote!
#WomenLeadersX
#StrongerTogether
💚💙
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Another EPIC moment from
#WomenLeaders18
💥💥Thank you for this incredible welcome
@RobinRoberts
!
#GirlPOWER
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We are excited to announce that the Women Leaders Board of Directors has selected Adrianne Swinney to serve as the SWA Appointee on the 24-seat NCAA Division I Board of Directors! We are so grateful for your service,
@adrianneelles
!
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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#IAA20
was INCREDIBLE! 🙌 Congratulations to our 8️⃣1️⃣ graduates, and thank you to our amazing faculty for making our first virtual IAA program both inspiring and unforgettable! Who inspired you this week?! 💙💚
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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The Time for Change is Now: The Inequities Must End Today
A statement from Women Leaders in College Sports
🔗:
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Congratulations to all of the
@sbjsbd
2020 Game Changer Honorees honored during this evenings virtual event and especially our remarkable leader & CEO,
@PattiPhillips10
‼️
#SheLeads
#SBJGC
💚💙
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A record NINE women recognized today at the
@NACDA
Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year luncheon and we are so proud of each of you! 💙💚Keep
#KickingGlass
and
#MovingtheNeedle
💪🏿💪🏼💪🏾💪🏻
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100 years of the
#19thAmendment
‼️ On
#WomensEqualityDay
, we celebrate the progress this day represents and the women who made it happen. As we recognize what this day represents, we must continue to make strides towards equality for all!
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@HorizonLeague
has named Julie Roe Lach as its new commissioner! We're so excited for you, Julie!
#SheLeads
🔗:
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What an unforgettable
@Nike
Lifetime Achievement Luncheon! The passing of the Inspired Woman Torch signifies our unity and continued dedication to lighting the way and being a
#Force4Change
for the next 40 years! 💙💚
#WomenLeaders19
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"Sports are our vehicle to give women confidence." -
@MuffetMcGraw
Thank you to the duo of Coach McGraw and
@jbodenst
for teaching us to fight for what we believe in‼️ And thank you to our friends at
@Daktronics
for presenting this conversation! 💚
#WomenLeadersX
#StrongerTogether
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“If you care enough and are committed then you will do it. Period. Everything else is just an excuse.”-
@LSongRichardson
with some gems this morning!
Thank you
@_RealAD_
for moderating and Morgan Stanley for presenting this powerful conversation.
#PhoenIXRising
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@harvardcrimson
has named
#EI11
grad and former Women Leaders board member Erin McDermott as its new director of athletics! We're so excited for you,
@ErinMcDermott5
!
#SheLeads
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#MovingTheNeedle
! Congratulations to Women Leaders
#IAAEast09
graduate
@MsCELovely
for being named director of athletics at
@PBASailfish
! 💥 We’re cheering for you, Courtney!
#FEARtheFISH
Release here:
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"Yale Bulldog athletics will be synonymous with the preparation of leaders through athletics," -
@Vchun
, the new director of athletics at
@YaleAthletics
. Congratulations, Vicky!
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#MovingtheNeedle
👏
@HSUJacks
has named Jane Teixeira as its new director of athletics! Congratulations, Jane!
#SheLeads
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#SheLeads
‼️
@KamalaHarris
is the FIRST woman and the FIRST woman of color to be elected as Vice President-Elect of the United States 🇺🇸! This is a HUGE win for ALL WOMEN! 💙💚
#ShatteringGlass
#MovingTheNeedle
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HOW YOU FEELING, WOMEN LEADERS?! 🔥🚀
Thank you to all of our attendees, speakers, and sponsors for helping us celebrate our evolution to Women Leaders in Sports. See you next year in Baltimore! 💙💚
#WeAreWomenLeaders
#WomenLeadersinSports
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Day 1️⃣ is in the books! We kicked off
#WomenLeaders19
with a BOOM, and we can't wait to see what the next two days have in store!
#Force4Change
💙💚
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Our Celebration of Advancement, presented by
@CSA_Sports
, allows us to recognize all women who have accepted positions as Athletic Directors or Executive roles in 2023. We champion these Women Leaders and all women who have advanced this year.
#WomenLeadersinSports
#KickingGlass
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Congratulations to our president-elect
@LynnHolzman
on being named vice president of women’s basketball at the
@NCAA
! You are
#KickingGlass
, Lynn!
#ncaaW
#SheLeads
@ncaawbb
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#MovingTheNeedle
👏
@DrexelDragons
has named
#EI19
grad Maisha Kelly as its new director of athletics! You're inspiring, Maisha!
#SheLeads
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We feel EMPOWERED! Thank you
@sportsiren
and President of the
@Raiders
,
@SDMraiders1
, for the candid and impactful conversation. Those
@Nike
kicks are 🔥!
#KickingGlass
#PhoenIXRising
#WeAreWomenLeaders
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