Education and Professional Development Committee

The Education and Professional Development Committee assists the national office with the educational and professional development components for current and future Women Leaders in Sports' events. The Chair of the Education and Professional Development Committee is appointed by the President from among current Board members. 

Responsibilities

  • When appropriate, develops new ideas serving the needs of all segments of the Women Leaders membership.
  • Provides information concerning professional development initiatives for the Women Leaders membership communications.
  • Researches and suggests speakers for association events.
  • Coordinates with other committees to ensure promotion of education events.
  • Enhances existing education and professional development opportunities.
  • Review Scholarship evaluations for but not limited to; Women's Leadership Symposium, Institute for Advancement, Convention, etc. 

Qualifications for Committee Members

Committee members must have attended at least one (1) Women Leaders Leadership Institute. Have a creative vision with good organizational skills, while having the willingness to give time, energy, talent and enthusiasm to get the job done. 

Time Commitment

Monthly one hour calls will take place starting in January 2024. All call dates will be determined by the committee chair (January-August).  Other commitments may include: project execution and follow up, and attendance at association events when requested or appropriate. 

2024 Committee Members

Board of Directors Liaisons:

  • Nina King, Vice President & Director of Athletics, Duke University
  • Desiree Reed-Francois, Director of Athletics, University of Arizona

Member Chair: Stephanie Dollar, Senior Associate Director of Athletics; SWA for Internal Operations, University of Massachusetts Boston
Staff Liaison: Kara Hess, Senior Director of Leadership Development & Events, Women Leaders in Sports

Committee Members: 

  • Lulu Black, Assistant Director, Durham Sports Commission
  • Cori Bolts, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success, Baylor University
  • Michaela Burton, Assistant Director of Mentorship, University of Pittsburgh
  • Taylor Jacobs, Associate Athletic Director for NIL & Strategic Initiatives, Louisiana State University
  • Jordyn Kirr, Assistant Athletic Director for Personnel Engagement & Development, Clemson University
  • Cassie Kosiba, Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations & SWA, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 
  • Crystal Lanning, Director of Athletics, University of Wisconsin, River Falls
  • Ashlesha Lokhande, Assistant Director of Inclusion, NCAA
  • Danielle Lynch, Director of Athletics, Haverford College
  • Candace Martin, Assistant Director for Championships & Operations, Southwestern Athletic Conference
  • Kate Tiller, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success/SWA, College of Charleston