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Introducing the WISE LA Board Leadership Team

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2026-02-11
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Introducing the WISE LA Board Leadership Team Leadership that champions women, drives progress, and strengthens our community. We’re proud to announce the talented leaders who will continue to guide WISE LA forward. Their passion for advancing women across sports, events and entertainment fuels our mission and strengthens our community every day. Please join us in congratulating our newly elected and re-elected WISE LA Board Leadership Team : Karina Herold , President; Haley Bala , V ice President; Emma Heeger , VP of Finance; and Jasmine McGee , VP of Growth Strategy. We’re excited for what’s ahead and deeply grateful ...
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Cari Champion to Host 14th Annual Women of Inspiration

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2025-11-08
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THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AND STORYTELLER CARI CHAMPION AS HOST OF 2025 WOMEN OF INSPIRATION Los Angeles, California : The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE LA) is thrilled to announce that Cari Champion , award-winning journalist, television host and trailblazer in sports media, will host the 14th Annual Women of Inspiration event on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at LA’s iconic Peacock Theater . Known for her unapologetic voice and powerful storytelling, Champion continues to inspire and lead conversations at the intersection of sports, culture and social impact. She currently hosts Naked Sports ...
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WISE LA Announces 14th Annual Women of Inspiration

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2025-10-30
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RECOGNIZING KATLYN GAO, STACY JOHNS, MARTHA SAUCEDO AND ALI RILEY FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP Los Angeles, California : The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE LA) proudly unveils its 2025 Women of Inspiration honorees: Katlyn Gao , Co-Founder, Founding CEO and Board Member, LOVB; Stacy Johns , Chief Business Officer, Los Angeles Football Club; and Martha Saucedo , Chief External Affairs Officer, AEG; with special recognition for Ali Riley , Retired Team Captain, Angel City Football Club and New Zealand Women’s National Team , for their outstanding leadership, impact and contributions to the sports industry. WISE ...
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WISE Los Angeles Celebrates 20 Years of Impact

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2025-08-19
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WISE Los Angeles Celebrates 20 Years of Impact August 19, 2025 Los Angeles, Calif. — Women in Sports and Events Los Angeles (WISE LA) is proud to announce the celebration of its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of empowering and elevating women across the sports and events industries. WISE LA has unveiled a 20th Anniversary specialty logo , a commemorative mark that honors the chapter’s history while reflecting its vision for the future. The logo will be featured throughout the year on social media, anniversary programming and other celebratory touchpoints. Since 2005, WISE LA has connected, supported and advanced women leaders, building ...
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WISE LA Executive Program Series

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2025-03-26
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The WISE LA Executive Program Series is specifically designed to support, elevate and empower females in C-Suite, upper and middle management with 15+ years of experience. The series will contain a combination of intimate, casual conversations with relevant guest speakers, golf outings, small group activities and dinners, and professional development and support. This programming has been specifically curated to provide LA-based female professionals a support system and community of like-minded women who are on their way to the top or are already there. By creating a close-knit community of executive professionals in the Sports & Events industry, we hope ...
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WISE Los Angeles Celebrates Groundbreaking Women in the Sports Industry

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2024-10-24
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RECOGNIZING CHRISTY CASTILLO BUTCHER, SARA GOTFREDSON, AND ALANNA HERNANDEZ FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP LOS ANGELES, CA — October 25, 2024 — The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE LA) proudly unveils its 2024 Women of Inspiration honoring Christy Castillo Butcher, Alanna Hernandez, and Sara Gotfredson for their remarkable contributions and leadership in the sports industry. WISE LA will pay tribute to these honorees during its 13th annual Women of Inspiration event on November 21 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST at the iconic Intuit Dome. The Women of Inspiration Series is back to honor members of our community who continue to break ...
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WISE LA Opens Nominations for 13th Annual Women of Inspiration Awards

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2024-10-03
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As the excitement of Fall approaches, t he Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE Los Angeles) is excited to announce the return of its 13th Annual Women of Inspiration. This accolade celebrates remarkable women in the business of sports who have displayed unparalleled leadership, achieved outstanding accomplishments, and served as inspiration to others. The nominations are now officially open, and we invite you to join us in recognizing and honoring these remarkable women. The WISE Los Angeles 2024 Women of Inspiration seeks to recognize extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to our industry. We ...
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Meet the Outstanding Women Running for WISE LA's Executive Board - Voting Now Open!

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-11-27
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We are excited to introduce the exceptional candidates on the ballot for the WISE Los Angeles Executive Board election. These inspiring women are committed to fostering an inclusive community that empowers and uplifts women in sports and events. Voting is open from 12 PM PST on Monday, December 4 until 12PM PST on Friday, December 8. Election Ballot This is a member-exclusive election for the WISE Los Angeles Executive Board. Member participation is crucial in shaping the future leadership of our community. Please review the candidates' profiles carefully before casting your vote. Thank you for being an active participant in the future of WISE LA. ...
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WISE Los Angeles Honors Visionary Women of Inspiration in the Sports Industry

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-10-23
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JANEY MARKS, NICHOL WHITEMAN, AND SARAH SWANSON RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP LOS ANGELES, CA — October 23, 2023 — The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE LA) proudly unveils its 2023 Women of Inspiration. These distinguished honorees have been thoughtfully chosen for their remarkable contributions and leadership in the sports industry. WISE LA will pay tribute to these exceptional women during its 12th annual Women of Inspiration event on November 28 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST at the iconic SoFi Stadium. Introducing the 2023 Women of Inspiration Janey Marks Senior Director of Sales, Strategic Alliances, ...
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WISE Los Angeles Celebrates Gabrielle Clark: Recipient of the "In Memory of" Jerilyn Jones Scholarship

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-09-11
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We're excited to announce that Gabrielle Clark has been chosen as the recipient of the "In Memory of" Jerilyn Jones Scholarship, established by the Women in Sports and Events (WISE) Los Angeles Chapter. Gabrielle's outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to the sports industry truly set her apart. A Chicago native, Gabrielle's sports journey began with a diverse range of activities before her focus on tennis. Excelling at Emory University, she claimed three NCAA tennis titles and made history as the first African American woman to win an NCAA singles title in tennis. Driven by her passion for sports and strategic mindset, ...
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Nominations Now Open for the WISE Los Angeles 2023 Women of Inspiration

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-08-08
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As the excitement of Fall approaches, t he Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE Los Angeles) is excited to announce the return of its 12th Annual Women of Inspiration. This accolade celebrates remarkable women in the business of sports who have displayed unparalleled leadership, achieved outstanding accomplishments, and served as inspiration to others. The nominations are now officially open, and we invite you to join us in recognizing and honoring these remarkable women. The WISE Los Angeles 2023 Women of Inspiration seeks to recognize extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to our industry. We ...
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WISE Los Angeles Welcomes ocV!BE as a New Corporate Partner

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-07-09
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WISE Los Angeles is excited to welcome ocV!BE as our newest corporate partner, further strengthening our mission to empower women in the business of sports. This collaboration represents a significant step towards achieving our goals and enhancing opportunities for our members. ocV!BE is a one-of-a-kind immersive district in the heart of Orange County that goes beyond an entertainment and commercial hub. The district serves to bring people together through shared experiences and everyday inspiration through an unparalleled guest experience designed to draw them back again and again. The entire district will be built in phases, with the ...
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WISE Los Angeles Opens Mentorship Applications for its Signature WISE Within Program

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-02-24
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Click here to apply! Estimated time to complete: 45 minutes WISE Los Angeles’s signature mentorship program, WISE Within, carefully matches professional women with senior executives to accelerate professional development and form lasting relationships. Whether you are looking to advance in your career, pivot, or simply gain confidence to speak up in meetings, the WISE Within LA mentorship program offers a unique experience by personally matching mentees and mentors so you can set and reach your goals. This six-month accelerated professional development program is your chance to take advantage of a unique professional development opportunity ...
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WISE LA Opens Applications for 2023 Jerilyn Jones Scholarship for Black Women in Sports

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-02-24
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“In Memory of” Jerilyn Jones Scholarship includes: One professional scholarship to WISE LA for one year No-cost admittance into all WISE LA events Guaranteed WISE Within Mentorship opportunity One informational interview with an industry executive One informational interview with a WISE LA Board Member of their choice For consideration, candidates must be: A Black or African-American woman with 1-5 years of working experience in the sports industry A resident of Southern California, Los Angeles preferred Submit a 150-word statement on how the “In Memory of” Jerilyn ...
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WISE Los Angeles Opens Nominations for 3rd Annual Women to Watch

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2023-02-02
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WISE Los Angeles Opens Nominations for 3rd Annual Women to Watch WISE LA champions the advancement of women in the business of sports, and equips women with resources that go beyond professional growth. As a leading voice in the sports industry, WISE LA helps women fully realize and own their personal, collective, and inherent value, which provides a foundation to achieve any career goal. The WISE LA Women to Watch Series will recognize rising stars within the sports & entertainment industries. Let’s start this month by celebrating diverse, emerging leaders for their achievements and commitment to their organization and/or community. We are looking ...
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WISE Los Angeles Honors 2022 Women of Inspiration

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2022-10-06
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Executives from the Anaheim Ducks, Activision & Angel City Football Club honored for their leadership and achievements The Los Angeles Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE Los Angeles) today reveals Gina Galasso (Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, ocV!BE), Johanna Faries (SVP/General Manager, Call of Duty ® ), and Julie Uhrman (Co-Founder and President, Angel City Football Club) have been selected as the recipients of its 2022 WISE Los Angeles Women of Inspiration. WISE Los Angeles’s 11th annual Women of Inspiration took place on Thursday, November 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. PST at Banc of California ...
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WISE Los Angeles Welcomes the World Surf League as a Corporate Partner

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2022-10-03
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The two organizations are teaming up to amplify equality and inclusion for women in surfing and the business of sports. WISE Los Angeles is proud to announce its official partnership with the World Surf League (WSL). The first US-based, global sports league to institute equal prize money across all owned and operated events in 2019, the WSL is the global home of competitive surfing. Since 1976, the WSL has crowned the undisputed World Champions and showcased the world’s best surfers on the world’s best waves. Operating under its ethos of “surfing is for everyone,” the WSL has been making waves both on and off-shore in recent years for its commitment ...
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Vanessa Shay, WISE LA Advisory Board, is the Los Angeles Sparks New President

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2022-06-05
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The Los Angeles Sparks have named sports industry veteran Vanessa Shay as President. Shay comes to the Sparks from the NWSL’s San Diego Wave FC, where she served as Chief Revenue Officer since the team’s inception in 2021, guiding the new franchise through a successful expansion effort. Shay has sat on the WISE LA Executive Board Member for 10 years. Read the full announcement here . #WISELosAngeles
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Allison Howard, WISE LA Advisory Board, is the Kansas City Current’s New President

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2022-06-05
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Kansas City Current has announced that Allison Howard has been hired to serve in a newly-created role as the team’s President. Howard joins the club after a ten-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. She spent the last five years serving as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, where she was instrumental in closing the Lakers’ most successful sponsorships and led the organization’s corporate partnership strategy that surpassed $250 million in revenue. Read the full announcement HERE #WISELosAngeles
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Celebrating Pride Month

By WISE LA Site Admin posted 2022-06-05
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Pride is rooted in the struggle of people who simply wanted to live an authentic life. Pride month is a time that we can champion those who are continuing the fight for equality even in the face of injustice. WISE LA recognizes that the LGBTQ+ community alongside allies have made a tremendous impact on the world around us and that there is still more work to be done. Join us this month as we take time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of the countless people who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and be reminded that coming together to celebrate our individuality and take pride in our uniqueness has never been more important. For a full calendar ...
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