Since 1993, we have built the most comprehensive collection of resources to help women on their individual journey to reach their personal and professional goals.
We surround our 6,000+ members with the support they need to take on the unique obstacles they face. And we are constantly developing new resources with the goal of achieving greater representation and equity for women leaders at every level.
Events that Inspire
WISE brings together women for invaluable face-to-face community building, networking, education, and inspiration.
WISE/R SYMPOSIUM
One day can change the course of your career.
Founded in 2014, the WISE/R Symposium is the sports industry’s leading personal and professional development event built by women, for women.
This one-day annual event takes place each Spring in New York City and select regions across North America.
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WISE WOMEN OF THE YEAR
Honoring Women Leaders to Inspire Our Industry
Game recognizes game. Since 1993, WISE has been celebrating and showcasing women leaders for an important purpose: to inspire other women.
The WISE Women of the Year Awards takes place each Spring in New York City.
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MULTIPLIER SUMMIT
Learn data-driven leadership from some of the brightest minds in sports.
Accelerate your adoption of analytics and level the playing field with a unique community of forward-thinking women leaders.
This exclusive invite-only annual event for executive leaders takes place each Spring in New York City.
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Learning that Transforms
WISE has created a collection of industry-leading skills and leadership training that are targeted for women at every career level and specifically designed to address the unique obstacles women leaders in sports business face.
EMERGING LEADERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Break out of the middle with the skills you need to advance.
This high-quality online learning program is specifically designed for female professionals in middle management to broaden their horizons and position themselves for advancement.
Since its launch in 2021, more than 250 women have come through the program, representing more than 100 organizations across the sports landscape — from leagues, teams, media, venues, brands, governing bodies and nonprofits.
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WISE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (WELI)
The gold standard in leadership training.
WELI is a four-day in-person program at Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business that combines the academic rigor of Tuck’s world-class faculty with the real lived experiences of peer women executives in a collaborative small group setting.
Launched in 2014, WELI has impacted the careers of nearly 300 alumnae in the upper echelon of the business of sports, representing industry-leading organizations such as teams, leagues, the media, sponsors, agents, and more.
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COACHING CIRCLES
Join a trusted support network for developing women leaders.
WISE Coaching Circles offer a trusted and supportive environment to a small group of peers to expand their horizons, gain valuable insights, and build relationships with like-minded professionals from across the sports business.
Each circle of 4-5 peer women is facilitated by an ICF certified executive coach, with monthly online sessions scheduled based on the circle’s collective availability.
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MCCORMACK GRADUATE SCHOLARS AWARD
Tuition-free graduate-level education for WISE Members.
Each year, two WISE members are awarded tuition-free admission to UMass Amherst's Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management for their choice of degree: a two-year MBA/MS or a one-year MS. All professional-level WISE members are eligible to apply.
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Relationships that Matter
WISE makes it easier for women to connect with a meaningful community — both peers and mentors — who will support them throughout their career.
WISE WITHIN
No woman should face career challenges on her own.
WISE makes mentoring easier.
This modern, flexible platform is specifically designed to help women overcome the obstacles to mentorship, matching Mentors and Mentees in our network of 6,000+ members in 25 local chapters. All professional-level WISE members are eligible to enroll at any time.
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SPEED MENTORING ROUNDTABLES
Mentoring makes a difference. WISE gives you a seat at the table.
This unique nationwide event combines the access and insights of a masterclass with the ease of a speed networking event. All WISE members are invited.
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LOCAL CHAPTER EVENTS
Supporting women year-round in 25 cities in North America
WISE local chapters hold a wide variety of training, networking, community, and relationship-building events throughout the year.
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CHAPTER SIGNATURE EVENTS
Created by local chapters to address the most important needs of their members.
These member-exclusive and public Signature Events focus on increasing financial knowledge, creating intimate career conversations, accelerating the traditional mentoring process, and recognizing women in the local sports markets.
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WISE CONNECT
Our Member-Exclusive Communities
Every WISE member has access to WISE Connect, a private community platform that enables women to meet like-minded professionals and grow their network. Access the member directory, create your personal profile and contact list, message other members, post to community discussion boards, and more.
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