Event Info
Event Date:
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Faculty House, 64 Morningside Dr., New York, NY 10027 Presidential Suite, 3rd Floor
Join us as CCW shines a spotlight on this game-changing moment in women's sports. We'll dive into advancement, inclusion, and fair pay with a dynamic panel of Columbia alumnae leading the charge in various areas of sport. Hear about their journeys and how their athletic backgrounds have shaped their paths to make a lasting impact on their lives and industries. This engaging discussion will celebrate the power and resilience of women in sports.
Speakers:
- Ishwara Glassman Chrein CC'02 IA'03, former President of Chicago Fire FC; Columbia Lecturer in Sports Management
- Devon Martin CC'90, three-time TEAM USA distance coach; head coach at Central Park Track Club and Atalanta NYC
- Katie Meili CC'13, two-time Olympic swimming medalist; USA Swimming board member; FINA World Swimming Champion
- Nzingha Prescod CC'15, two-time Olympic Fencer and world champion; PISTE Founder & CEO
- Moderated by: Sam Marchiano CC'89, sports journalist; founding board member, Athlete Ally, a non-profit LGBTQ athletic advocacy group.
Light refreshments will be available prior to the start of the program followed by a closing reception featuring local food and beverages.
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