The sports industry has changed enormously in recent years and an inclusive sporting environment is no longer an aspiration, but an imperative. In this conversation, we explored what creating an inclusive sports culture looks like in 2021 and how this will benefit all teams, organizations, and athletes.
SPEAKERS:
– Danielle Sydnor, President, NAACP Cleveland
– Korinth Patterson, Assistant Commissioner/Championships, Mid-American Conference
– Jill Estorino, President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International, The Walt Disney Company
– Ryan Virtue, Regional Partnership Manager, Positive Coaching Alliance
MODERATOR:
– Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient
This conversation took place at the Cleveland Power of Sport Summit’s Equality Lounge, a pop-up space where leaders convene for panel conversations, brand activations, and strategic collaboration. Curated by The Female Quotient.
Cleveland Power of Sport Summit was a celebration of diversity, equity and inclusion in sports, held in a conjunction with the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland on April 29-May at Progressive Field and online.
To learn more about the Cleveland Power of Sport Summit, visit clesportsummit.org.
