BDSE ANNOUNCES THE 2024 COHORT CLASS

Contact Information:
National Sports Forum
Isabelle Madrid
(619) 496-4101 x204
isabelle@sports-forum.com

SAN DIEGO, CA – The Business of Diversity in Sports and Entertainment (BDSE), in partnership with the National Sports Forum (NSF) and presenting partner Legends, announces the 11th Cohort class for the 2024 National Sports Forum, which will be held February 26 – 28 in Pittsburgh, PA.

The NSF is proud of the opportunities that BDSE creates and recognizes the need for more programs supporting the importance of diversity in the front office. The organization aims to level the playing field for ethnic minority and/or women sports professionals by facilitating access to senior-level best practices of revenue-generating responsibilities within the industry and intentional networking opportunities. Each year through an application process, 32 individuals are selected by the BDSE committee to receive a scholarship to attend the National Sports Forum. This provides them with a full-day workshop and access to network with 1,000+ sports business professionals over the 3-day conference.

The NSF and Legends, a global premium experiences company, are proud to announce the 11th BDSE cohort class. This year the program had another strong group of applicants, which made for a competitive selection. The 2024 Cohort is listed below:

Aaron Malave: Sr. Manager, Partnership Activations; Jacksonville Jaguars

Adam Mousa: Manager, Fan Engagement Sports & Live Events; NBCUniversal

Ayana Duncanson: Lead, Collegiate Sports Marketing; Under Armour

Brian Wagner: Sr. Manager, Global Partnerships; Oak View Group

Brittany Alexander: Executive Assistant; Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Cee Jai Jones: Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; USTA Southern

Chris Stathos: Director, Partnership Development; Kansas City Chiefs

Tina Nagel: Director of Fan Insights; Legends

Dion Beary: Manager, Partnership Development; Charlotte Hornets

Dorian Earley: Assistant General Manager; AIFA Arena Football League

Edwin Servil: Director of Development; University of Detroit Mercy

Hollis Brown: Senior Coordinator, Partner Strategy and Management; Milwaukee Bucks

Imani Suber: Media Relations Coordinator; Arizona Cardinals

Jane Obringer-Dunlap: Analytics and Marketing Strategist

Jasmine McGee: Director, League Partnerships; Overtime

Jason Ley: Head of Marketing; Equity Sports

Kaleigh Anderson: Manager, Strategic Partnerships; San Francisco 49ers Foundation

Kate Wojciechowski: Director of Business Operations; Ripken Baseball

Kayde Anderson: Business Development Director; Legends

Kelly McGee: Senior Manager of Operations & Strategy; Legends

Kevin Taylor: Director, Talent Acquisition Lead; Playfly Sports

Khevyn-Lynn Gormley: Business Development Manager, Sports; Tradable Bits

Kim Hoey: Manager, Partnership Insights; Golden State Warriors

Lonsard Denis: Associate, Innovation; Legends

Marquis White: Manager, Brand Partnerships & Client Solutions; The Springhill Company

Michael Russel: Director, Partnership Sales; Fenway Sports Management

Noelle Johnson: Event Operations Consultant; Self-Employed

Rachel Naomi O’Neal: Partnership Development Manager; Golden State Warriors

Rebecca Youssef: Account Executive, New Business Development, Los Angeles Dodgers

Shannon Hamilton: Manager, Partnership Strategy; Legends

Sierra Kehn: Director, Collegiate Partnerships; Legends

Legends serves as a presenting partner of the NSF’s BDSE program, having aligned on a multi-year partnership announced in February 2022.

For more information on the BDSE program and committee members, please visit www.sports-forum.com/bdse/.