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The Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team of the WNBA, will debut in the 2025 season. President Jess Smith oversees all WNBA business operations. She has over 18 years of experience in professional sports, including most recently the Head of Revenue for the Angel City Football Club, where she revolutionized the sports industry partnership approach with 10% of sponsorship revenues invested into community initiatives. General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin has held leadership positions at the New York Liberty, FIBA Americas, and USA Basketball. Ohemaa oversees basketball operations of the new franchise.
In a fireside chat discussion, Jess & Ohemaa will discuss their careers in the sports industry, how they are leading in the creation of an expansion franchise, and the influence and societal impacts of women’s sports. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Social Sector Leadership.
The Golden State Valkyries, an expansion team of the WNBA, will debut in the 2025 season. President Jess Smith oversees all WNBA business operations. She has over 18 years of experience in professional sports, including most recently the Head of Revenue for the Angel City Football Club, where she revolutionized the sports industry partnership approach with 10% of sponsorship revenues invested into community initiatives. General Manager Ohemaa Nyanin has held leadership positions at the New York Liberty, FIBA Americas, and USA Basketball. Ohemaa oversees basketball operations of the new franchise.
In a fireside chat discussion, Jess & Ohemaa will discuss their careers in the sports industry, how they are leading in the creation of an expansion franchise, and the influence and societal impacts of women’s sports. This event is co-sponsored by the Center for Social Sector Leadership.
