DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
TRACK SCHEDULE

**Speakers and times subject to change​

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