Conversation. Connection. Creating Equitable Spaces.
Our 2024 Breakfast focuses on Turning Moments into Momentum: Leveraging opportunities that create pathways to success.
Friday, October 18, 2024
7:00 AM Pacific
Sheraton Grand Seattle
1400 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
The Seattle Sports Commission (SSC) welcomes attendees to enjoy a morning of inspiration and community at our annual Women In Leadership Breakfast presented by AT&T. An opportunity to reflect, grow and lean-in to your unique leadership qualities, this year’s Breakfast will center conversation around preparing for, identifying and engaging in those moments that create momentum for personal and professional development. Wherever you are on your leadership journey, we hope you leave the Breakfast feeling empowered, inspired, and reconnected to your peers.
“This event filled my soul when I especially needed it.”
2024 Panel and Featured Speakers
Mario Bailey | Vice President of Community Engagement & Legends, Seattle Seahawks
Jen Barnes | CEO & Founder of Rough & Tumble Pub / USLW Ballard Ownership Group
Angela Dowling | Regional President, Kaiser Permanente Washington
Jaci McCormack | CEO & Co-Founder, Rise Above
Pallavi Mehta Wahi | Seattle Managing Partner & co-chair for India practice, K&L Gates
Jen Mueller | Author, sports broadcaster & entrepreneur, Talk Sporty To Me / ROOT Sports
Jackie Payne | Founder & Executive Director, Galvanize Action / Galvanize USA
Additional information coming soon
Program hosted by Emmy Award-winning KING 5 Anchor, Joyce Taylor
Program Details
7:00 AM | Registration and Networking Space open
7:30 am | Doors open to breakfast and program
8:00 am | Program begins
10:00 am | Program ends
10:00 - 11:00 am | Networking Space open
*Virtual program available from 7:45-10:00am
The Intentionalist Marketplace presented by BECU
The Intentionalist Marketplace presented by BECU provides an opportunity to shop, mingle and network with 10 local, women-owned businesses representing a variety of goods and services before and after the event. Don’t miss out on this chance to spend intentionally.
Headshot Stations courtesy of Symetra
Update your digital resume with complimentary headshots.
Reign FC & Seattle Storm Experience
Exclusive giveaways from Seattle’s professional women’s sports franchises.
Mimosa Bars & Coffee Stations
Grab a drink and make a new connection.
WISE Seattle
Discover ways to get more involved in the local sports landscape and meet the 2024 Women of Inspiration Award nominees. Help choose this year’s recipient and VOTE NOW
Behind the scenes of our Title IX psa with FOX and other community celebrations. View here.
Thank You to Our Partners
This special event is not possible without our sponsors and we are grateful for their support and partnership.
Presenting Sponsor
A Morning of Intention.
A Challenge to Take Action.
Spend Like It Matters with Intentionalist
Storm’s Jewell Loyd Breaks Scoring Record
2024 WISE Women of Inspiration Award
Seattle Reign FC Welcome New Ownership Group
Download Tagboard Hierarchy of Needs
Katrina Adams | Immediate Past President | USTA
Julie Averill | EVP and CTO, lululemon
Jordan Babineaux | Seahawks Legend/Founder, Pivot to Win
Sam Bergin | CMO, 98Point6 Inc.
Jessica Berman | Commissioner, NWSL
Ana Cabrera | Anchor, CNN
Pat Campbell | President Mtn. Division, Vail Resorts
Jennifer Cohen | Athletic Director, UW
Rosalie Fish | Collegiate Runner + Activist
Shaney Fink | Athletic Director, Seattle U
Ginny Gilder | Co-Owner, Seattle Storm
Cammi Granato | Olympian + Scout, Seattle Kraken
Nevin Harrison | Olympic Gold Medalist, Sprint Canoe
Mari Horita | Seattle Kraken Executive
Chaunté Lowe | 4x Olympian + Business Owner
Karch Kiraly | Head Coach, US Women’s Volleyball
Erin Martin | Paralympian, Para Nordic Skiing
Elyse Ping Medvigy | US Army Veteran + Mountaineer
Maya Mendoza-Exstrom | Seattle Sounders FC
Karen Spencer | CFO, Seattle Seahawks
Sharmila Swenson | VP Public Affairs & Social Imapct, Symetra
Frances Traisman | VP of Sales, Seattle Mariners
Kiki Wolfkill | Executive Producer, Microsoft/Halo
Past Panelists
“Each person’s life journey leads them down paths that help them find their unique voice. Our designated leadership must reflect diverse voices that harmonize to create a passionate song. When used correctly, this song can light a fire in the hearts of the people they lead, causing a true and infinite impact that can be felt for generations to come.”
— Chaunte Lowe | Olympic Athlete + 2020 Panelist
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