
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
TRACK SCHEDULE FOR 2021
**Speakers and times subject to change
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
Session #4--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PLAY EQUITY
Play Equity focuses on using the power of sports to transform communities and provide opportunities for playing sports to all children. Many communities lack the resources and facilities to make sports available to everyone. Take a look at how some of the most powerful organizations are mobilizing their resources and support to ensure that all children have access to sports regardless of their race, gender, or socio-economic status.
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
DISABILITIES
The impact of disabilities can prevent participation in many life activities. How do we make sure that sports are not an area that is foreclosed to those that want to participate as athletes, fans or employees in the sports industry! Learn how barriers are being broken every day!
Session #7--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP
Social Justice has become a buzz word for many organizations. How do we look behind the concept and create meaningful change in our communities. Learn from leaders who have played and worked in the highest level of sports as they implement their visions for making long-lasting and transformational change in their communities.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
TRACK SCHEDULE FROM SPW2020
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
ADAPTIVE SPORTS--How are organizations become more effective at involved physically disabled athletes in a wider variety of sports activities. What are the obstacles to expanding adaptive sports programs and reaching a wider community of participants?
Howard
Brodwin

Sport and Social Change

Dawna
Callahan

All In Sports

Kiriah
Crane

International Paralympic Committee

Doug
Garner

University of Texas-Arlington

Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
LGBTQIA+: We know sport can be a powerful catalyst for positive development - from physical health, to mental health, to social and emotional wellbeing. At the same time, programming and practices that are not inclusive can be harmful. In this session, we’ll be talking to three panelists about their experiences and recommendations working in sports, or sports-based youth development, for LGBTQ inclusivity. The panelists also want to make it clear that they’ll be speaking to and representing their own experiences and identities, and not for the broader LGBTQ community.
Will McAneny
(he/him)

Susan Crown Exchange
Senior Communications Associate

Danya Rosen
(she or they)

Chicago Run
Executive Director

Ashley Young
(she/her)

USAF, SSGT. Ret.
Rise Player’s Assocation Rep
University of Washington
RPA Women’s Football Dept. Chair/ Sports Enterprise Mgt. Student

Session #3--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MINORITIES: Facing discrimination throughout much of their lives, minorities often face special challenges at breaking into different sports organizations both as athletes, coaches, employees and beyond. How do we continue to make the important progress of providing equitable solutions?
Jene Elzie

Athletes First Partners
Chief Growth Officer

Angel Lopez

NFL Alumni Latin Liason
Milwaukee/Chicago

John Pointer

Former NFL Player
Expert in Minority Small Business Development
Session #4--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PLAY EQUITY--Opportunities for sports participation are not equal. What can we do to provide the chance for children to play when they are not given that chance, cannot afford equipment and are unable to get to the places they need to be to participate?
Bethany Henderson

America Score/DC Scores
Executive Director

Natalie Hummel

Every Kid Sports
Founder

Corinne Milien

Winning Edge Leadership Academy
Founder

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
DISABILITIES--What obstacles occur which prevent individuals with disabilities from participating in the world of sports as spectators, athletes, employees and fans.
Joanna Deagle

Centre for Access to Football in Europe (CAFE)
Managing Director

Bryce Weiler

Beautiful Lives Project

Eli Wolff

Power of Sport Lab
Disabilitity in Sport International


Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
RACISM--The last six months have only served to highlight the racism that has existed in our world for generations. How can athletes, coaches and sports organizations use their platform to promote and ensure meaningful and lasting change?
Sean Frazier

Northern Illinois University
Athletic Director

Mim Chappell-Eber

Maccaabi USA
Legend of the Maccabiah

John Pointer

NFL Alumni

Session #7--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SOCIAL JUSTICE--At the forefront of the racial battles, social justice has taken on a wider meaning. From prison reform, to restoration of voting rights to sentencing and bail reforms, athletes have taken a leading role advocating for these changes.
Tarrik
Brock

Pittsburgh Pirates
First Base Coach

Howard
Brodwin

Sport and Social Change
Founder

Steve
Riach

One Heart Project
Founder

Reggie
Smith

NFLPA Former Player Board of Directors
Business Development Executive

Session #8--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
WOMEN--The sports world has been, and continues to be, slow at incorporating women into all levels of sports. Women face challenges in athletic opportunities, employment, prize money, television coverage, endorsement opportunities and media exposure. Who are the leaders at breaking through the glass ceiling and how can we improve efforts across our industry while continuing to train young girls and women to lead the way.
Akilah Carter-Francique

San Jose State Univ.
Inst. Sports, Society and Social Change

Sarah
Dwyer-Shick

Sports Bra Project
Founder

Whitney
Holzman

Social Victories
CEO

Bernell
Hooker

IOU Sports
Founder
