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Rooted and Rising Women in Sports Professional Networking Event - Oakland CA@Northeastern University

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February 28, 2025

Northeastern University, Oakland, CA

WCA Flag Football

Rooted and Rising: Women Leading in Sports Professional Networking Event

Pam Baker, WCA CEO, and Jess Smith, President Golden State Valkyries and WCA Board member, will be amongst the panelist at this event presented by Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul.  It aims to empower, educate, and connect women who are making significant impacts in the sports industry as executives, journalists, and more. Women who are new to the field, or looking to break in, will have the chance to meet and hear from industry experts. Panels, networking, and lunch included.

PANELISTS INCLUDE:

  • Jessica Smith - President - Golden State Valkyries
  • Rachel Heit - Chief Marketing Officer - San Francisco Giants
  • Hannah Gordon - Freelance Advisor - Formerly Chief Legal Officer - San Francisco 49ers
  • D'Lonra Ellis - Vice President - Athletics
  • Neda Tabatabaie - Senior VP Business Analytics & Tech - San Jose Sharks
  • Maritza Davis - VP of Experiences and Social Responsibility - Sacramento Kings
  • Ay'Anna Moody - Senior Director, Social Impact - Warriors Foundation
  • Gabby Turner - VP Marketing and Partnerships - Bay Area Host Committee
  • Zena Keita - On-Air Talent - NBC Sports Bay Area
  • Marissa Ingemi - Sports Reporter - San Francisco Chronicle
  • Kristen Rogers - Director of Brand, Retail, Media and Ad - Plug and Play
  • Akilah Cadet - Founder/CEO Change Cadet and Co-Owner Oakland Roots/Soul
  • Pam Baker - Founder - Women's Coaching Alliance
  • Joanne da Luz - Co-Founder/Board Member My Yute Soccer
  • Jill Schweitzer - Head of Product - PFF FC

The WCA community gets  15% discount on tickets with the code SPEAKER15.

GET TICKETS HERE