Built to Last: The Importance of Inclusion & Diversity in Sports Organizations

Allison Feaster – Director of Player Development and Personal Growth, Boston Celtics

 

Shelley Pisarra – EVP of Global Insights & Strategy, Wasserman

 

Catherine Carlson – SVP of Revenue & Strategy, Philadelphia Eagles

 

Scott Pioli – Former NFL Executive & Television Analyst

 

Liz Moulton (Moderator) – Co-Leader of the Sports Business Practice, Spencer Stuart

 

Countless studies have shown that diverse teams outperform homogeneous counterparts. Yet in an environment where everyone is looking for a competitive edge, why is the sports industry so far behind? Today, champions of diversity are having significant impact in their organizations. In 2019, Adam Silver publicly wished for half of NBA coaches and referees to be women. The number of NBA female coaches has more than doubled since then. Scott Pioli has long been a supporter as shown by the creation of fellowships through the Women’s Sports Foundation and hiring one of the first female coaches in the NFL. Learn how organizations are removing hiring biases and what organizations must do to create success for underrepresented minorities. Panelists will lend their insights and experiences to how diversity has fostered an environment in which unheard voices can be heard and also led to better overall performance.