Big Ten to Host 2022 Women’s Leadership Summit
Jun 23 | General
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference will host its first Big Ten Women's Leadership Summit June 23-24, 2022, at the conference headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. The Big Ten Conference will welcome more than 75 student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from its 14 member institutions – along with a remarkable group of guest speakers – for networking, learning, and mentorship opportunities.
"The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit brings together some of the most exceptional women in collegiate athletics and underscores the mission of the Big Ten Conference to elevate women's sports," said Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. "This event is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to delivering transformational educational experiences and growth opportunities to our student-athletes."
Scarlet Knights in attendance include members of the SAAC E-Board - Ashley Campo of women's lacrosse, Kayla Bock of softball and Myra Daniels of gymnastics - along with tennis head coach Hilary Ritchie and Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development Carey Loch.
The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit begins on the 50th anniversary (June 23, 2022) of Title IX – which prohibits discrimination in any education program on the basis of sex (gender) – with an exclusive dinner and red-carpet celebration at a local restaurant. Veteran ESPN Radio and espnW personality Sarah Spain will serve as emcee and Commissioner Warren will deliver opening remarks at the evening celebration.
The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit continues June 24, 2022, with a full day of programming at the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont. Attendees will hear from a variety of guest speakers, beginning with a History of Title IX panel that will feature trailblazers from around the Big Ten Conference along with four-time Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion Tierna Davidson (now a member of the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League), ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele, plus Big Ten Network broadcasters Lisa Byington, Emily Ehman and Meghan McKeown.
Also scheduled to speak at this year's Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit are Katrina Adams (former professional tennis player and CEO of the United States Tennis Association, and current chair of both the International Tennis Federation's Billie Jean King Cup and Gender Equality in Tennis committees), Dr. Wendy Borlabi (director of high performance and mental health for the NBA's Chicago Bulls), Lori Locust (assistant defensive line coach for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Jennifer King (assistant running backs coach for the NFL's Washington Commanders).
While the Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit is an invitation-only event, the Big Ten Network, along with the Big Ten Conference's primary social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, will provide coverage of both days of the celebration.
Watch live on YouTube beginning Friday, June 24 at 9:15 a.m.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
"The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit brings together some of the most exceptional women in collegiate athletics and underscores the mission of the Big Ten Conference to elevate women's sports," said Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren. "This event is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Title IX and a reflection of our unwavering commitment to delivering transformational educational experiences and growth opportunities to our student-athletes."
Scarlet Knights in attendance include members of the SAAC E-Board - Ashley Campo of women's lacrosse, Kayla Bock of softball and Myra Daniels of gymnastics - along with tennis head coach Hilary Ritchie and Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Development Carey Loch.
The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit begins on the 50th anniversary (June 23, 2022) of Title IX – which prohibits discrimination in any education program on the basis of sex (gender) – with an exclusive dinner and red-carpet celebration at a local restaurant. Veteran ESPN Radio and espnW personality Sarah Spain will serve as emcee and Commissioner Warren will deliver opening remarks at the evening celebration.
The Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit continues June 24, 2022, with a full day of programming at the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Rosemont. Attendees will hear from a variety of guest speakers, beginning with a History of Title IX panel that will feature trailblazers from around the Big Ten Conference along with four-time Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Champion Tierna Davidson (now a member of the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women's Soccer League), ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele, plus Big Ten Network broadcasters Lisa Byington, Emily Ehman and Meghan McKeown.
Also scheduled to speak at this year's Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit are Katrina Adams (former professional tennis player and CEO of the United States Tennis Association, and current chair of both the International Tennis Federation's Billie Jean King Cup and Gender Equality in Tennis committees), Dr. Wendy Borlabi (director of high performance and mental health for the NBA's Chicago Bulls), Lori Locust (assistant defensive line coach for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Jennifer King (assistant running backs coach for the NFL's Washington Commanders).
While the Big Ten Conference Women's Leadership Summit is an invitation-only event, the Big Ten Network, along with the Big Ten Conference's primary social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, will provide coverage of both days of the celebration.
Watch live on YouTube beginning Friday, June 24 at 9:15 a.m.
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for all of the latest news and updates. Also visit ScarletKnights.com for additional information on Rutgers Athletics.
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