Game Changers 2017 — introduction

They are changing the way you think about sports and the way you watch sports — on any platform. The impact they have on the industry can be measured in professional and college sports, on the biggest stages, and in markets of all sizes from coast to coast and around the world. And they are guiding the next generation of executives looking to find their way in the sports industry. Here are their stories that we are proud to tell.

Jean Afterman

New York Yankees

Hannah Gordon

San Francisco 49ers

Stephanie McMahon

WWE

Christina Alejandre

Turner Sports / ELeague

Shauna Griffiths

LeadDog Marketing Group

Marisabel Muñoz

MLS / Soccer United Marketing

Kenyatta Bynoe

Spalding

Catie Griggs

Atlanta United FC

Erika Nardini

Barstool Sports

Katie Bynum

U.S. Golf Association

Amy Howe

Ticketmaster North America at Live Nation Entertainment

Elizabeth O’Brien

IBM

Danielle Cantor

FAME

Allison Keller

PGA Tour

Nzinga Shaw

Atlanta Hawks and Philips Arena

Jennifer Cohen

University of Washington

Morane Kerek

U.S. Olympic Committee

Renata Simril

LA84 Foundation

Kirsten Corio

U.S. Tennis Association

Gina Lehe

College Football Playoff

Shauna Smith

Aquarius Sports and Entertainment

Sarah Cummins

New York Road Runners

Lauren Cooks Levitan

Fanatics

Keisha Taylor

Learfield

Ayala Deutsch

NBA

Adrienne Lofton

Under Armour

Renée Tirado

MLB

Kimberly Fields

NFL

Jodi Logsdon

CBS Sports

Renee Washington

USA Track & Field

Laura Froelich

Twitter

Samita Mannapperuma

NBC Sports Group

Lynn White

NHL

Libby Geist

ESPN

Beth McClinton

Creative Artists Agency

GETTING TO KNOW THE GAME CHANGERS

Sporting events or venues they would like to see On the lighter side: Game Changers selfies People who have had an impact on their careers
Game Changers: Past recipients, 2011-2016 Survey says: What is the best sporting event you’ve attended?


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