SEATTLE, OCTOBER 1, 2024 – In partnership with Sports Business Journal, The Collective® – the industry-leading women’s impact and advisory business of global sports, music, and entertainment company Wasserman – is launching the 2024-25 Futures Cohort: a group of 20 women who are driving the industry forward through daring ideas, campaigns, strategies, deals, and activations. GSE Partner, Sara Mosiman was selected to be part of this year’s program.
“As the sports landscape evolves, the need for diverse leadership has never been greater. The Collective® Futures Cohort is designed to meet this need by offering participants a unique blend of peer-to-peer mentorship, networking opportunities, and community,” said Managing Director, The Collective® Thayer Lavielle. “ By investing in these women today, The Collective® and Sports Business Journal are committed to ensuring that this group of tomorrow’s leaders is well-supported to guide the industry through its next chapter.”
Sara’s pioneering work and passion for athlete impact, sports health and safety, and student-athlete development led to her induction.
The Collective® Futures cohort advances the power of U.S.-based women in leadership by providing community, education, and industry connections in a setting that fosters the growth and support of these young leaders. SBJ supports this strategic alliance, which will amplify the voices of the cohort across the industry, creating visibility for the challenges they aim to address and their achievements toward progress.
Throughout the year, participants will engage in a series of focused workshops, roundtable discussions, and networking events designed to create peer-to-peer mentorship and a supportive community. They will push each other toward innovation, creativity, and industry change. By the end, members will have expanded their professional networks and gained a support network to advance their leadership journeys.
The Collective Futures Cohort is a commitment to the future of the sports industry: by investing in these women today, SBJ and The Collective will ensure that this group of leaders of tomorrow are well-supported to guide the industry through its next chapter. The 2024 Futures Cohort nomination process prompted applicants spanning every aspect of women in leadership in sports. The full list of selected talent is as follows:
2024-2025 FUTURES COHORT MEMBERS | ||
Cohort Member | Company | Title |
Alex Mallen | ACFC | Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships |
Brooke Faw | Bespoke Sports + Entertainment | Vice President Client Experiences |
Carly Townsend | SF 49ers | Director of Premium + Suite Sales |
Cassidy Lichtman | Athletes Unlimited | Director of Volleyball |
Christa Mann | CMS PR Consulting | Founder + Chief Publicist |
Christina Turner | Women Leaders In Sports | Chief Strategy + Operating Officer |
Fielding Jamieson | Tipt Ventures | Co-Founder |
Jachele Velez | WNBA | Deputy General Counsel |
Jen Zudonyi | Warner Bros/TNT Sports | Vice President Brand & Consumer Marketing, Sports |
Kelaine Conochan | Legends | Vice President, Global Sales |
Keri Lenker | NBA | AVP Media + Strategic Initiatives |
Kristen Condo | Fenway Sports | Global Partnerships |
Laura Diaz | LPGA | Senior Director, Community + Inclusion |
Libby Kruse | Minnesota Timberwolves | Vice President, Partnership Sales |
Maggie Valerio Parker | LA Chargers | Senior Director, Partnerships |
Maria Civitate | Nike | Global Director, SNKRS Platform Marketing |
Molly McManimie | Wasserman | Director of Football |
Philicia Douglas | Minnesota Twins | Director Partnership & Spring Training Business Development |
Sara Mosiman | GSE | Partner |
Veronica Sander | Play VS | Head of Sponsorship |
About Global Sports & Events
Global Sports & Events (GSE) is the leader in producing unique events and experiences for athletes to develop inside and outside sports. With over three decades of practice and a deep sports network around the globe, the GSE team has organized hundreds of high-profile events spanning collegiate and amateur athletics. With a specialization in athlete impact and international logistics, GSE prides itself on creating cultural and educational experiences for athletes, coaches, fans, donors, and university partners. For more information, visit www.globalsande.com.
About Sports Business Journal
Sports Business Journal (SBJ) sits at the epicenter of the sports industry. SBJ provides the news, the networking and the data to equip the most powerful executives in sports business to make more informed decisions, deals, and partnerships. SBJ’s award-winning media content is delivered via multiple media platforms, unparalleled networking opportunities through its hallmark events and awards and market-leading data.
Sports Business Journal’s weekly and daily content provides original reporting and news aggregation, plus newsletters, podcasts, and video. SBJ’s renowned events create opportunities for lead generation and partnerships as well as showcase the industry’s best talent in widely-viewed awards series.
About The Collective®
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands, and properties on a global scale. The Collective® is Wasserman’s women-focused, global impact and advisory business that exists to drive rationale to invest in women. We aim to raise the visibility and drive inclusion of women in sports, entertainment and culture by providing unique insights, strategies and ideas.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman’s presence spans 28 countries and more than 67 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris, and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
