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### FEATURED ACADEMY MEMBERS

Award winning work is selected by 150+ Executive and Associate members of the Engagement Academy of Sports Entertainment. Each judge is an industry leader and engagement expert that is peer nominated and selected for their specific subject matter expertise.

![Jen Millet](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jen-millet-2024.webp?width=494&height=494&name=jen-millet-2024.webp)

#### Jen Millet

COO  
Bay FC

![Ronnie Singh](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/ronnie-singh.webp?width=500&height=500&name=ronnie-singh.webp)

#### Ronnie Singh

Head of Lifestyle & Content Marketing  
2K Games

![Julie Haddon](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/julie-haddon-2.webp?width=500&height=500&name=julie-haddon-2.webp)

#### Julie Haddon

CMO  
NWSL

![Richard Jefferson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/richard-jefferson.webp?width=600&height=600&name=richard-jefferson.webp)

#### Richard Jefferson

NBA Champion  
ESPN Sports Analyst

![daleyna-adkinson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/daleyna-adkinson.webp?width=400&height=400&name=daleyna-adkinson.webp)

#### DaLeyna Adkinson

Director, Marketing - Brand Heat & Culture  
PUMA Group

![Mekale Jackson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/mekale-jackson.webp?width=500&height=500&name=mekale-jackson.webp)

#### Mekale Jackson

Sr. Director, Global Social Media Strategy  
Under Armour

![Sarah Bishop](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/sarah-bishop.webp?width=714&height=714&name=sarah-bishop.webp)

#### Sarah Bishop

VP, Brand & Consumer Marketing  
NFL

![Josh Hart](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/josh-hart-1.webp?width=420&height=420&name=josh-hart-1.webp)

#### Josh Hart

NBA Athlete & Podcast Host  
LightHarted

![jazmine-chase](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jazmine-chase.webp?width=450&height=450&name=jazmine-chase.webp)

#### Jazmine Chase

Influencer Marketing Manager  
Prime Video & Amazon Studios

![Phill Cook](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/phil-cook-2.png?width=500&height=500&name=phil-cook-2.png)

#### Phil Cook

CMO  
WNBA

![Deandra Duggans](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/deandra-duggans-2023.webp?width=829&height=829&name=deandra-duggans-2023.webp)

#### Deandra Duggans

VP, Brand Marketing  
Las Vegas Aces

![Bill Moseley](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/bill-moseley-2.webp?width=500&height=500&name=bill-moseley-2.webp)

#### Bill Moseley

Director, Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing  
 AT&T

![tyrel-kirkham](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tyrel-kirkham.webp?width=500&height=500&name=tyrel-kirkham.webp)

#### Tyrel Kirkham

CMO  
Big 12 Conference

![Emily Hofer](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/emily-hofer-1.webp?width=500&height=500&name=emily-hofer-1.webp)

#### Emily Hofer

Chief People & Purpose Officer  
World Surf League

![Luka Dukich](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/luka-dukich.webp?width=500&height=500&name=luka-dukich.webp)

#### Luka Dukich

VP, Content  
Chicago Bulls

![Niki Dobratz](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/niki-dobratz-1.webp?width=972&height=972&name=niki-dobratz-1.webp)

#### Niki Dobratz

CMO  
Fallon

![Karin Kildow](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/karin-kildow.webp?width=430&height=430&name=karin-kildow.webp)

#### Karin Kildow

Founder & CEO  
The Content Capital Group

![amar-shah](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/amar-shah.webp?width=800&height=800&name=amar-shah.webp)

#### Amar Shah

Executive Producer  
Studio T Creative

![Stacey Richman](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/stacey-richman.webp?width=713&height=713&name=stacey-richman.webp)

#### Stacey Richman

SVP, Communications  
Team Whistle

![Tod Plotkin](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tod-plotkin.webp?width=600&height=600&name=tod-plotkin.webp)

#### Tod Plotkin

Founder & CEO  
Green Buzz Agency

![Keisha Wright](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/keisha-wright-3.webp?width=1272&height=1272&name=keisha-wright-3.webp)

#### Keisha Wright

SVP, Partnerships & Purpose  
THINK450

![Selena Castillo](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/selena-castillo-1.webp?width=728&height=728&name=selena-castillo-1.webp)

#### Selena Castillo

Head of External Affairs, WBB  
Duke University Athletics

![Holger Hansen](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/holger-hansen-2024.webp?width=800&height=800&name=holger-hansen-2024.webp)

#### Holger Hansen

Executive Director, Sports  
Accenture Song

![Marissa Weseloh](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/marissa-weseloh-2.webp?width=600&height=600&name=marissa-weseloh-2.webp)

#### Marissa Weseloh

Director, Sponsorships  
Verizon

![Calder Hynes](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/calder-hynes.webp?width=600&height=600&name=calder-hynes.webp)

#### Calder Hynes

SVP, Global Communications  
Wasserman

![Reshina Warren](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/reshina-warren-1-1.webp?width=800&height=800&name=reshina-warren-1-1.webp)

#### Reshina Warren

Director, Social Media Content Strategy & Analytics  
USTA

![Jenna Fidelow](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jenna-fidelow-1.webp?width=500&height=500&name=jenna-fidelow-1.webp)

#### Jenna Fidellow

Exec Director, US Head of Content   
Wavemaker

![TJ Winfrey](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tj-winfrey-1.webp?width=800&height=800&name=tj-winfrey-1.webp)

#### TJ Winfrey

Chief Partnerships Officer  
Detroit City FC

![Sarah Crennan](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/sarah-crennan.webp?width=540&height=540&name=sarah-crennan.webp)

#### Sarah Crennan

VP, Head of Content, DTC  
NBA

![Bonnie Bernstein](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/bonnie-bernstein.webp?width=500&height=500&name=bonnie-bernstein.webp)

#### Bonnie Bernstein

Founder & CEO  
Walk Swiftly Productions

![walter-brock](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/walter-brock.webp?width=470&height=470&name=walter-brock.webp)

#### Walter Brock

Co-Founder & Creative Director  
CrossOvr

![Ricardo Fort](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/ricardo-fort.webp?width=540&height=540&name=ricardo-fort.webp)

#### Ricardo Fort

Founder  
Sport by Fort

![Barry Parasram](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/barry-parasram-1.webp?width=540&height=540&name=barry-parasram-1.webp)

#### Barry Parasram

EVP  
Extension PR

![Amy Anderson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/amy-anderson-2024.webp?width=500&height=500&name=amy-anderson-2024.webp)

#### Amy Anderson

Founder & CEO  
Sidecar Media

![Felicia Johnson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/felicia-johnson.webp?width=677&height=677&name=felicia-johnson.webp)

#### Felicia Johnson

Managing Director, Brand Marketing  
Team IFA

![Neeta Sreekanth](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/neeta-sreekanth-2023.webp?width=500&height=500&name=neeta-sreekanth-2023.webp)

#### Neeta Sreekanth

Chief Growth & Development Officer  
Winners Alliance

![Mike Grahl](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/mike-grahl-1.webp?width=720&height=720&name=mike-grahl-1.webp)

#### Mike Grahl

CMO  
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

![Stephanie Marciano](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/stephanie-marciano-2023.webp?width=799&height=799&name=stephanie-marciano-2023.webp)

#### Stephanie Marciano

Head of Sports & Ent. Marketing  
Ally

![Martin Nance](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/martin-nance.webp?width=770&height=770&name=martin-nance.webp)

#### Martin Nance

CMO  
Minnesota Vikings

![Lisa Murray](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/lisa-murray.webp?width=400&height=400&name=lisa-murray.webp)

#### Lisa Murray

EVP & CMO (Retired)  
Octagon Sports & Ent. Network

![Sean Brown](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/sean-brown-2024.webp?width=400&height=400&name=sean-brown-2024.webp)

#### Sean Brown

Co-Founder  
Grandstand

![Jillian Frechette](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jillian-frechette-1.webp?width=970&height=970&name=jillian-frechette-1.webp)

#### Jillian Frechette

CMO  
 NJ Devils & Prudential Center

![Steve Hickok](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/steve-hickok.webp?width=600&height=600&name=steve-hickok.webp)

#### Steve Hickok

SVP & Partner  
FleishmanHillard

![Kenyatta Bynoe](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/kenyatta-bynoe-2.webp?width=680&height=680&name=kenyatta-bynoe-2.webp)

#### Kenyatta Bynoe

Principal Marketing Consultant  
Ingenuity Squared

![Kim Harland](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/kim-harland-1.webp?width=1250&height=1250&name=kim-harland-1.webp)

#### Kim Harland

President  
SDI Sports

![Chad Easterling](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/chad-easterling.webp?width=800&height=800&name=chad-easterling.webp)

#### Chad Easterling

Co-Founder & CEO  
Obsidianworks

![Johnna Hayward](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/johnna-hayward.webp?width=500&height=500&name=johnna-hayward.webp)

#### Johnna Hayward

Head of Strategy & Partnership Marketing  
New York Liberty

![Mick Batyske](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/mick-batyske.webp?width=400&height=400&name=mick-batyske.webp)

#### Mick Batyske

DJ  
Investor & Entrepreneur

![karim-fathi-2024](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/karim-fathi-2024.webp?width=689&height=689&name=karim-fathi-2024.webp)

#### Karim Fathi

VP, Marketing (North America)  
Hublot

![Abigail Weintraub](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/abigail-weintraub.webp?width=600&height=600&name=abigail-weintraub.webp)

#### Abigail Weintraub

VP, Brand & Engagement Strategy  
LA28

![Basia Wojcik](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/basia-wojcik.webp?width=500&height=500&name=basia-wojcik.webp)

#### Basia Wojcik

VP, Sports  
The Marketing Arm

![jimmy_spencer_bw (2)](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/jimmy_spencer_bw%20(2).jpeg?width=1190&height=1190&name=jimmy_spencer_bw%20(2).jpeg)

#### Jimmy Spencer

GM, UNINTERRUPTED  
The SpringHill Company

![Michael Bucklin](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/michael-bucklin-1.webp?width=720&height=720&name=michael-bucklin-1.webp)

#### Michael Bucklin

SVP, Digital  
FOX Sports

![Sara Toussaint](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/sara-toussaint.webp?width=783&height=783&name=sara-toussaint.webp)

#### Sara Toussaint

Partner & Managing Director  
Underdog Ventures Team

![Marcus Minifee](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/marcus-minifee-2.webp?width=475&height=475&name=marcus-minifee-2.webp)

#### Marcus Minifee

VP, Global Partner Marketing  
NBA

![Anne Marie Gianutsos](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/anne-marie-gianutsos-2023.webp?width=500&height=500&name=anne-marie-gianutsos-2023.webp)

#### Anne Marie Gianutsos

CMO  
Drone Racing League

![Arlesha Amazan](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/arlesha-amazan.webp?width=500&height=500&name=arlesha-amazan.webp)

#### Arlesha Amazan

Marketing Executive & Strategist  
Athlete & Brand Marketing

![Dev Sethi](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/dev-sethi-2023.webp?width=800&height=800&name=dev-sethi-2023.webp)

#### Dev Sethi

COO  
Athletes.Org

![keri-lockett-1](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/keri-lockett-1.webp?width=267&height=267&name=keri-lockett-1.webp)

#### Keri Lockett

Head of Sports Marketing, Gatorade  
PepsiCo

![Patrick Wixted](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/patrick-wixted.webp?width=540&height=540&name=patrick-wixted.webp)

#### Patrick Wixted

SVP, Client Services Director  
Ketchum Sports

![Gerard Littlejohn](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/gerard-littlejohn-2023.webp?width=500&height=500&name=gerard-littlejohn-2023.webp)

#### Gerard Littlejohn

Senior Director, Social Impact  
GMR Marketing

![Haley Rosen](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/haley-rosen-1.webp?width=430&height=430&name=haley-rosen-1.webp)

#### Haley Rosen

Founder & CEO  
Just Women's Sports

![Anmol Malhotra](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/anmol-malhotra-2.webp?width=900&height=900&name=anmol-malhotra-2.webp)

#### Anmol Malhotra

Head of Sports Partnerships  
Snap

![Josh Grunberg](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/josh-grunberg.webp?width=450&height=450&name=josh-grunberg.webp)

#### Josh Grunberg

Advisor  
Media & Entertainment

![zach-leonsis](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/zach-leonsis.jpg?width=350&height=350&name=zach-leonsis.jpg)

#### Zach Leonsis

President, Media & New Enterprises  
Monumental Sports & Entertainment

![Randi Matthews](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/randi-matthews.webp?width=600&height=600&name=randi-matthews.webp)

#### Randi Matthews

Founder & CEO  
Multi-Hyphen Media

![Tim Greenberg](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tim-greenberg-1.webp?width=730&height=730&name=tim-greenberg-1.webp)

#### Tim Greenberg

EVP, Content Strategy & Production  
World Surf League

![caroline-ryan](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/caroline-ryan.webp?width=553&height=553&name=caroline-ryan.webp)

#### Caroline Ryan

VP, Brand Marketing  
Excel Sports Management

![Ashly Robinson](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/ashly-robinson.webp?width=600&height=600&name=ashly-robinson.webp)

#### Ashly Robinson

Head of Original Development  
The Players' Tribune

![Mike Denevi](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/mike-denevi-1.webp?width=400&height=400&name=mike-denevi-1.webp)

#### Mike Denevi

Head of Media  
Betr

![Jennifer van Dijk](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jen-van-dijk.webp?width=500&height=500&name=jen-van-dijk.webp)

#### Jennifer Van Dijk

CEO  
 Superplastic

![Alexander Michaelsen](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/alexander-michaelsen.webp?width=650&height=650&name=alexander-michaelsen.webp)

#### Alexander Michaelsen

Executive Creative Director  
Jung von Matt SPORTS

![James Ward](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/james-ward.webp?width=1290&height=1290&name=james-ward.webp)

#### James Ward

Creative Director & Co-Founder  
Bursty

![Ghislaine León](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/ghislaine-leon.webp?width=500&height=500&name=ghislaine-leon.webp)

#### Ghislaine León

Director, Creative Strategy  
REVOLT MEDIA & TV

![tj-adeshola](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tj-adeshola-2021.webp?width=440&height=440&name=tj-adeshola-2021.webp)

#### TJ Adeshola

Operating Partner  
Arctos Partner

![Marissa Mast](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/marissa-mast.webp?width=720&height=720&name=marissa-mast.webp)

#### Marissa Mast

Founder & CEO  
Mast Media

![Jacie deHoop](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/jacie-dehoop.webp?width=500&height=500&name=jacie-dehoop.webp)

#### Jacie DeHoop

Co-Founder  
The GIST

![Kazeem Famuyide](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/kazeem-famuyide.webp?width=500&height=500&name=kazeem-famuyide.webp)

#### Kazeem Famuyide

Host & Creator  
Fanatics & MSG Entertainment

![Ishwara Glassman Chrein](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/ishwara-glassman-chrein-1.webp?width=500&height=500&name=ishwara-glassman-chrein-1.webp)

#### Ishwara Glassman Chrein

Adjunct Professor  
Columbia University

![Evan Parker](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/evan-parker.webp?width=250&height=250&name=evan-parker.webp)

#### Evan Parker

CEO  
Mantel

![Tariq Ahmad](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tariq-ahmad.webp?width=550&height=550&name=tariq-ahmad.webp)

#### Tariq Ahmad

Certified Sports Marketing Athlete Agent   
Sports Court

![Michael Chavez Booth](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/mcb.webp?width=600&height=600&name=mcb.webp)

#### Michael Chavez Booth

Founding Partner & Head of Culture  
POV Agency

![Sebastian Arriagada](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/sebastian-arriagada.webp?width=728&height=728&name=sebastian-arriagada.webp)

#### Sebastian Arriagada

Social Architect & Co-Founder  
CCG Social

![Lauren Corugedo](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/lauren-corugedo.webp?width=600&height=600&name=lauren-corugedo.webp)

#### Lauren Corugedo

Head of Marketing  
Chef Merito

![Tru Pettigrew](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/tru-pettigrew.webp?width=500&height=500&name=tru-pettigrew.webp)

#### Tru Pettigrew

Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer  
Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx

![Juan Ochoa](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/juan-ochoa.webp?width=425&height=425&name=juan-ochoa.webp)

#### Juan Ochoa

Sports Content Marketing & CRM Lead  
DIRECTV

![bryan-harper-2023](https://www.engagement.academy/hs-fs/hubfs/members/bryan-harper-2023.webp?width=400&height=400&name=bryan-harper-2023.webp)

#### Bryan Harper

VP, Content & Production  
Minnesota Vikings

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