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We celebrated Women's History Month with our signature program -- Power Play featuring an all-star line-up of executive-level women sports business leaders from New York Road Runners, the world’s premier community running organization. The event was hosted at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub that is home to an inclusive running community. Attendees got the chance to network over coffee and breakfast before listening to an insightful panel discussion about the unique experiences of being an executive leader in the sports world. The panel was moderated by Broadcast Journalist Dara Aaron K. and featured Christine Burke, SVP of Strategic ...

Speed Mentoring Roundtables, is a WISE Within national signature mentoring event. SMR 2024 took place on Wednesday, January 24th at the Midtown location of the New York Hilton Hotel. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals from various organizations within the sports and entertainment industry, providing chapter members with a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through the innovative format of speed mentoring roundtables. The event boasted an impressive lineup of eight established professionals who volunteered their time to serve as mentors. We are deeply grateful for Adriane Devereux, who served as event facilitator guiding ...

In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and International Mentoring Day, WISE NYC Metro hosted a mentoring coffee break with our chapter president @Van Adams , principal of the VanAdams Sports Group and founder of Gathering on the Greens and former Women of Inspiration honorees - @Elisa Padilla , MBA, former CMO at the Brooklyn Nets and brand builder; Renée E. Tirado, Esq. former Chief Diversity Officer at MLB and Gucci; and trailblazing sports broadcaster with Yankees Radio, @Suzyn Waldman . Here are a few key takeaways as first captured by @Nicole Smart professional development chair and founder of Smart DEI Solutions. Renée ...

NEW YORK, N.Y., (January 10, 2022) – The NYC Metro Chapter of Woman In Sports & Events (WISE) today announced that it has appointed Cheryl Stallings, associate vice president of content for the National Basketball Association (NBA) to its board of directors. Stallings has global responsibility for overseeing digital and sports content for development, production and programming in international markets. She has spent most of her 25+ year career with the NBA, initially as a logger and working her way through the ranks as producer, director of production, and senior content director. As a member of the NYC Metro Chapter board of directors, Stallings will ...

September 28, 2021 (New York, N.Y.) - The NYC Metro Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) announces the launch of a new digital platform, WISE NYC Metro Chapter Community. Access is granted exclusively to current members of the NYC Metro Chapter and is intended to help members foster connections and facilitate personal growth. Chapter members will be able to post sports business topics for discussion and ask questions about industry topics that matter to them. The platform will be available 24/7 giving members the opportunity to seek career guidance and give feedback at a time that is convenient to them. The NYC Metro Chapter also announces a new ...

When it comes to professional success, you always have to be maintaining your relevance and increasing your value. It’s something women in the business of sports understand and relentlessly pursue. To match that drive and live up to our mission of empowering women, WISE is evolving, too. We’re excited to announce some big changes, starting with a refresh of the WISE brand. WISE women are multidimensional. They’re strong leaders displaying professionalism and integrity while reflecting the industry in which they work — spirited, fun and dynamic. When they come together, they channel an energy that is nothing short of magic. Thanks to the dedication and storytelling ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nachamah Jacobovits - (917) 715-0998 Marietta Daniel - 917-415-4022 NYC Metro Chapter of Women in Sports and Events to Honor 3 Industry Leaders at Women of Inspiration Celebration NEW YORK, NY – November 13, 2017 – The NYC Metro Chapter of WISE (Women In Sports and Events) today announced that on Tuesday, December 5, it will recognize as 2017 Women of Inspiration Bonnie Bernstein, veteran broadcaster and founder of Walk Swiftly Productions; Susan Cohig, senior vice president, National Hockey League Business Affairs & Integrated Marketing and Amy Scheer, chief commercial officer for the New York Red Bulls. The ...

NEW YORK, NY – May 17, 2017 – The NYC Metro Chapter of Women in Sports and Events (WISE) recently appointed Shivani Banker, Carol Dann and Pamela Rappaport to its Board of Directors. Shivani Banker, named membership chair, is the community development manager at Tough Mudder, Inc. She builds, maintains and retains relationships with numerous community partners located within the cities that host Tough Mudder events. Carol Dann, selected as digital media and marketing chair, is senior director of information technology for the National Hockey League and a former WISE National board member. She is responsible for internal applications management, and is currently ...

NEW YORK, NY, November 22 , 2015 – The NYC Metro Chapter of WISE (Women In Sports and Events) today announced that on Monday, December 6, it will recognize Octagon Worldwide EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Lisa Murray; Wendy Hilliard, founder of the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation and Alison Overholt, editor-in-chief of ESPN, the Magazine and espnW , as its 2016 Women of Inspiration. The Women of Inspiration celebration, which will be held from 6 to 8 PM at an exclusive midtown location, is part of an effort by WISE chapters across the country to recognize women who have achieved leadership positions in the sports and events industries while serving ...

NEW YORK, NY – A roster of women in senior positions at the National Hockey League will address WISE (Women in Sports and Events) NYC Metro Chapter members and their guests at the organization’s 6th annual Power Play panel at 8 AM, Tuesday, March 24, at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square. Power Play is the Chapter’s signature event, held each March to celebrate Women’s History Month, as its only panel with an all-female line-up of individuals in leadership positions within the same firm or organization. This year’s panel will feature the NHL’s Susan Cohig, Senior Vice President, Business Affairs & Integrated Marketing; Carol Dann, Senior Director, Information ...

Van Adams, president of the WISE (Women In Sports and Events) NYC Metro Chapter and president of VanAdams Sports Group, has been named one of 25 2014 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners by Leading Women Entrepreneurs, a media and events company that recognizes outstanding women business owners. The award recognizes service, leadership, and contribution to the community based on four areas: Market Potential, Innovation, Advocacy for Women and Community Involvement. Prior to starting her own company, Ms. Adams held positions in media and public relations, marketing, and business development for leading organizations including the United States Golf ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nachamah Jacobovits (917) 715-0998 WISE NYC METRO CHAPTER APPOINTS FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS NEW YORK, NY – October 13, 12014 – The NYC Metro Chapter of WISE (Women in Sports and Events) recently appointed four leading sports industry executives to its Board of Directors: Danielle Zulauf, vice president of marketing for the Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils; Nicole Smart, legal coordinator at the National Football League; Tamika Clanton, vice president of promotions and partnerships for productions marketing at Madison Square Garden; and Kristine Tripoli Krische, a marketing and event management consultant who was ...

WISE Celebrates Women’s History Month with Power Play Panel featuring BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman in Spirited Discussion Moderated by WABC’s Laura Behnke New York, March 26 —WISE (Women in Sports and Events) NYC Metro Chapter presented its Fifth Annual “Power Play” panel today in recognition of Women’s History Month. Dave and Buster’s at Times Square was the venue for “Power Play: Up Close with Women from the BIG EAST Conference,” featuring an all-female, all-star lineup of senior executives. The well-attended, spirited discussion included: Val Ackerman, Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference; Amber Cox, Associate Commissioner of the BIG EAST for ...