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2024 Power Play Up Close With NYRR

By WISE NYC Site Admin posted 03-29-2024
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We celebrated Women's History Month with our signature program -- Power Play featuring an all-star line-up of executive-level women sports business leaders from New York Road Runners, the world’s premier community running organization. The event was hosted at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub that is home to an inclusive running community. Attendees got the chance to network over coffee and breakfast before listening to an insightful panel discussion about the unique experiences of being an executive leader in the sports world. The panel was moderated by Broadcast Journalist Dara Aaron K. and featured Christine Burke, SVP of Strategic ...
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2024 Speed Mentoring Recap

By WISE NYC Site Admin posted 03-29-2024
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Speed Mentoring Roundtables, is a WISE Within national signature mentoring event. SMR 2024 took place on Wednesday, January 24th at the Midtown location of the New York Hilton Hotel. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals from various organizations within the sports and entertainment industry, providing chapter members with a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through the innovative format of speed mentoring roundtables. The event boasted an impressive lineup of eight established professionals who volunteered their time to serve as mentors. We are deeply grateful for Adriane Devereux, who served as event facilitator guiding ...
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April is Membership Month - Refer a Friend!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-28-2024
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This April, we are celebrating and recruiting new members for the WISE Greater Orlando Chapter - the premier network for Women in Sports and Events in the Greater Orlando area. All new members who join in April will receive a welcome gift just for signing up! Ready to become a member? We offer three different annual membership types: Student $40 - College and graduate students currently enrolled full-time in accredited higher education institutions: learn some of the skills you'll need and begin to build your professional network. Professional $100 - Connect with a ready-made network of women in Greater Orlando and get access to unique mentoring ...
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Leadership, Resilience, and Ice Hockey: What You Can Learn This April

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 03-26-2024
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No matter your experience with ice hockey, Harrow wants you to know that “there is a place for you and there are a lot of people doing good work to make sure that the sport truly is for everyone.” Ice hockey is one of the sports on the rise in pop culture, from the viral TikTok video of fans singing along to Taylor Swift at a recent PWHL game to the addition of one of our annual partners, the Seattle Kraken. For Mel Harrow, our WISE Seattle 2023 Women of Inspiration winner, she first fell in love with hockey after seeing it on TV. “I just like told my parents that I want to try this and they were like all right let's find an ice rink.” She started out ...
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March Recap: WISE Seattle's 2024 Power Play Event

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 03-22-2024
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Already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming season, the Seattle Mariners hosted a very special WISE: Power Play event on March 12, 2024, at T-Mobile Park. We gathered to acknowledge Equal Pay Day, and participate in an evening of learning and sharing regarding pay equity, closing the wage gap, and creating opportunities for career advancement in our organizations. Led by WISE’s DEI Co-Chairs, Tara Buchan and Dani Carbary (TADA Partners), we heard from leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion, pay equity technology and sports business. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men did the previous year, (this year ...
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WISE Tampa Bay Welcomes the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican as Newest Champion Partner and Corporate Member

By WISE TB Content posted 03-21-2024
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Tampa, FL ( March 13, 2024 ) – WISE Tampa Bay proudly announces its latest champion partner and corporate member, the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the mission of WISE Tampa Bay to foster meaningful industry connections and create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for its members. “Marci and her team are incredible and we are extremely excited about this partnership,” said Claire Lessinger, President of WISE Tampa Bay. “With the LPGA being the world’s leading professional golf organization for women and the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at the Pelican being the only LPGA event in ...
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WISE Tampa Bay Welcomes the Tampa Bay Sun FC as its Newest Champion Partner and Corporate Member

By WISE TB Content posted 03-11-2024
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Tampa, FL (March 8, 2024) – Today, WISE Tampa Bay proudly announces its newest Champion Partner, the Tampa Bay Sun FC women's soccer club. This partnership marks an exciting collaboration between two entities committed to fostering growth, inclusion and opportunity within the Tampa Bay community. “This is an exciting time for women’s sports and women in sports and we are ecstatic to be welcoming our first-ever professional women’s soccer franchise to Team Tampa Bay,” said Claire Lessinger, President of WISE Tampa Bay. “The owners, front office, coaches, and players at Tampa Bay Sun FC are dedicated to supporting and empowering women while creating a platform ...
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Applications Now Open for 2024 WISE Within

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-07-2024
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Join the 2024 Greater Orlando WISE Within Program as a Mentee or Mentor! WISE Within — the national signature program of WISE — offers members the opportunity to accelerate professional development by connecting in a one-to-one focused mentoring relationship . Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024. We are looking for potential mentees who want to take their career to the next level or need professional guidance. If you are an experienced professional, then we want you to apply to become a mentor. For potential mentees and mentors, you must be a current member of WISE Greater Orlando and submit your resume along with a completed application by March ...
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2024 Boston Chapter WISE Within Mentorship Program Applications Open!

By WISE BOS Site Admin posted 02-23-2024
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What is the WISE Within Mentor Program? WISE Within is a six-month long mentor program where senior-level leaders are paired with mentees with the goal of sharing their knowledge and experience. For the mentor, it is a way to guide and empower the future generation of leaders, and for the mentee, this is an incredible chance to grow professionally. These one-to-one pairings are carefully selected so that they create a strong and valuable bond. It is important to share that not everyone who applies will be selected/matched, however, throughout the year we will be organizing multiple events for you to have the opportunity to network ...
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2024 WISE Boston Speed Mentoring Roundtables Recap

By WISE BOS Site Admin posted 02-23-2024
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On February 15th, the WISE Boston Chapter hosted our signature Speed Mentoring Roundtables event, sponsored by ESPN, at the Reebok Headquarters in Boston. The event was a huge success, with nearly 200 attendees and 26 mentors from various fields and backgrounds. The event kicked off with a networking reception, where the attendees and mentors mingled and exchanged contact information. The feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing gratitude for the valuable connections and learnings they gained from the event. After networking, the attendees had the opportunity to participate in five rounds of speed mentoring sessions ...
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Event Recap: 2024 Speed Networking Roundtables

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 02-21-2024
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On February 6th, 2024, our Speed Networking Roundtable event returned with a bang at Husky Stadium. Against the backdrop of the PAC 12 Champions' home, professionals from various career stages gathered for an evening of enriching discussions on leadership, communication, culture, and personal development. The event buzzed with energy as attendees engaged in in-depth conversations with industry experts, gaining valuable insights and forging meaningful connections. Throughout the evening, attendees were treated to a wealth of wisdom from notable figures across Seattle. Special thanks to all our speed networking table leads. Melissa Robertson, with her 17 seasons ...
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January Recap: Invest in YOU Chapter Event

By WISE SEA Site Admin posted 02-16-2024
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On January 16th, 2024, WISE Seattle members gathered at the Hyatt Regency Seattle for the first chapter event of the new year. The event’s focus was on connecting with other members as well as welcoming new faces, and exchanging ideas for how we can reset for the new year. The theme was “Invest in YOU” and all attendees were treated to a complimentary headshot photo, thanks to Alabastro Photography , and learned about how to refresh their wardrobe with Armoire. The Hyatt Regency Seattle provided complimentary beverages and a delicious food spread, including Seattle favorites like Beecher’s mac and cheese and chowder. We ended the evening with a raffle ...
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WISE GR Recognizes 2024 Woman of Inspiration & Woman to Watch

By WISE RAL Site Admin posted 02-13-2024
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WISE Greater Raleigh is dedicated to recognizing women who have achieved a standard of excellence in sports business, lead by example and support other women. The Woman of Inspiration and Woman to Watch Awards , determined and awarded by WISE chapters, honor women in chapter markets who exemplify the spirit of the WISE mission and are making a positive impact on the business of sports while serving as positive role models and mentors for other women. A Woman of Inspiration is a woman who leads by example, inspires others to be extraordinary, and champions to advance women in the sports and events industry . She is a role ...
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2024 Open Board Roles - Apply Today!

By WISE DFW Site Admin posted 02-10-2024
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WISE DFW is excited to share that we have 4 open board positions! If you are looking for ways to get more involved, expand your leadership skills, and help shape the direction of the chapter, we want to hear from you. We are accepting applications for the following roles: Vice President, Administration Partnerships Chair Marketing Chair Membership Engagement Chair To apply and read more about the open board roles, please fill out an application here . Want to get more involved but aren't sure if a board position is the best path for you right now? We are also looking for members to join sub-committees. Learn more ...
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Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2024 - Nominations Are Open!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 02-05-2024
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WISE Greater Orlando champions the advancement of women in the business of sports and equips women with resources that go beyond professional growth. As a leading voice in the sports and events industry, WISE Greater Orlando helps women fully realize and own their personal, collective, and inherent value, which provides a foundation to achieve any career goal. Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2024 will recognize three rising stars within the sports and events industry by celebrating diverse, emerging leaders for their accomplishments and commitment to their organization and/or community. We are looking for stand-out female professionals with less than 10 years ...
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WISE Within Mentor Spotlight - Kaia Forget

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 01-31-2024
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WISE Within Mentor Spotlight - Kaia Forget The 2024 WISE Within Greater Orlando program will launch in March. We recently sat down with 2023 WISE Within Mentor, Kaia Forget, to learn more about her experience with the program and what she has to say to fellow WISE members about getting involved. Why did you decide to become a mentor through the WISE Within program? I have worked in the Central Florida community for the last 26 years and I felt I had something to offer a young professional who was just getting established. I've had several amazing mentors along my own professional journey and I feel privileged to have a chance to pay it ...
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Meet the Outstanding Women Running for WISE LA's Executive Board - Voting Now Open!

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 11-27-2023
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We are excited to introduce the exceptional candidates on the ballot for the WISE Los Angeles Executive Board election. These inspiring women are committed to fostering an inclusive community that empowers and uplifts women in sports and events. Voting is open from 12 PM PST on Monday, December 4 until 12PM PST on Friday, December 8. Election Ballot This is a member-exclusive election for the WISE Los Angeles Executive Board. Member participation is crucial in shaping the future leadership of our community. Please review the candidates' profiles carefully before casting your vote. Thank you for being an active participant in the future of WISE LA. ...
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Recap Self-Care Workshop

By WISE RAL Site Admin posted 11-20-2023
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There is so much advice on self-care flying around online, it can be overwhelming. In this workshop, experts helped our members to bust some of these myths and misconceptions about self-care. We heard from experts in nutrition, fitness, and mental health and left with actionable tips to support us for the final stretch of 2023. Experts: Jordan Seward - Registered Dietitian & Nutritionist Jordan firmly believes that food should be enjoyed, and has the incredible power to nourish and fuel our bodies. Jordan helped us through a myth busting fact or fiction game about nutrition and also provided helpful tips for better nutritional ...
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Board & Committee Applications Are Open - Join Our Leadership Team!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 11-08-2023
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If you are a WISE Greater Orlando member looking to become more involved in the leadership and direction of our chapter, now is a perfect time to apply to join the board of directors or a committee! We have several current and upcoming vacancies we are looking to fill - read on for descriptions and how to apply. Open Positions: Board: Treasurer Secretary Board Member - liaison to Sponsorship Committee Committee: Chair, Sponsorship Committee - position will focus on overall partnership strategy and leadership of committee members to support revenue goals Member, Events Committee - position focus may vary depending on candidate's ...
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WISE Los Angeles Honors Visionary Women of Inspiration in the Sports Industry

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 10-23-2023
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JANEY MARKS, NICHOL WHITEMAN, AND SARAH SWANSON RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP LOS ANGELES, CA — October 23, 2023 — The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE LA) proudly unveils its 2023 Women of Inspiration. These distinguished honorees have been thoughtfully chosen for their remarkable contributions and leadership in the sports industry. WISE LA will pay tribute to these exceptional women during its 12th annual Women of Inspiration event on November 28 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST at the iconic SoFi Stadium. Introducing the 2023 Women of Inspiration Janey Marks Senior Director of Sales, Strategic Alliances, ...
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