Nicole Lynn Sports Agent Nicole Lynn signed her first client at 26, making her one of the youngest sports agents in the industry. In 2015, she became the first female agent to represent top NFL agency, PlayersRep. In 2017, PlayersRep was acquired by Young Money APAA Sports Agency owned by rapper, Lil Wayne. Before Lynn […]
Traci Otey Blunt Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications for the NFL When Traci Otey Blunt was part of the marching band at Tennessee State University, she wasn’t just cheering on her hometeam; she was laying down the foundation that would lead to a successful career that combined her love of football and public relations. […]
Claressa Shields Professional Boxer Claressa Shields says she was called T-Rex as a child because she had short arms, but was always swinging. Perhaps it was a foreshadowing to the athlete she would become: namely, the undisputed female middleweight champion of the world. The Flint, Michigan native was the first American woman to ever win […]
Zenab Keita Manager of Partnership Development at Golden State Warriors Zenab Keita has always had a deep passion for sports. The former Yale University collegiate basketball player parlayed her love of the game and business savvy into Manager of Partnership and Development at the Golden State Warriors. In this role, Keita is responsible for activating […]
Demeka Fields Associate Counsel for the Minnesota Vikings It takes a lot more than scoring points and winning championships to keep the sports industry thriving. That’s where Demeka Fields comes in and succeeds. As Associate Counsel for the Minnesota Vikings’ legal and business affairs division, Fields is responsible for drafting contracts, corporate sponsorships, special events, […]
Ellen Hill Zeringue Vice President, Marketing Detroit Tigers Inc. As Vice President of Marketing for the Detroit Tigers, Ellen Hill Zeringue oversees the club’s marketing and promotional efforts, including all aspects of print, broadcast and digital advertising. She is the first Black woman to hold this position and has been working with the Tigers for […]