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Power Players: Women's Sports as a Business and Cultural Force
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy
Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations at D.C. United, Power FC and Audi Field
Shameeka Quallo, Chief Legal Officer, Washington Spirit
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
Power Players: Women's Sports as a Business and Cultural Force
LIVE from Washington, DC. Part of our Sports Diplomacy Summit
Moderated by Allison Carlson, Executive Vice President, Foreign Policy
Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations at D.C. United, Power FC and Audi Field
Shameeka Quallo, Chief Legal Officer, Washington Spirit
As North America prepares to host the World Cup, Foreign Policy will bring together leaders from government, business, and the playing field to explore how athletics is shaping diplomacy, economic strategy, and international cooperation.
As part of Foreign Policy’s Sports Diplomacy Week, the program will also consider the operational, security, and societal dimensions of major competitions, highlighting how sports can foster connection, drive opportunity, and strengthen international partnerships in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
