NAATSO General Session - The Climb: Women Rising in College Athletics

  • Room: Grand 8B
  • Session Number: NAATSO15
Tuesday,June 10, 2025:3:00 PM -3:45 PM

Speaker(s)

Panelist
Jacqui Schuman, Ed.D.
Director of Athletics
University of Massachusetts at Boston
Panelist
Janet R. Cone
Director of Athletics
UNC Asheville
Panelist
Kristene Kelly
Director of Athletics
Albany State University
Panelist
Tiffani-Dawn Sykes
Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
Virginia State University
Moderator
Tom Theodorakis
Director of Athletics
Army West Point

Description

Sponsored by Teamwork Tickets
Leadership in college athletics is evolving, but the path to the top isn’t the same for everyone. This session features a dynamic panel of sitting Athletic Directors who will share their personal journeys, the lessons that shaped them, and how they’ve helped others rise alongside them. While we’ll spotlight the advancement of women, this conversation is open to all and grounded in the belief that everyone has a role in fostering inclusive, equitable workplaces. Join us as we explore how to challenge systemic barriers, support underrepresented voices, and create a more representative future in college athletics. Whether you lead now or aspire to, this session offers practical takeaways and a powerful call to action.


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