Ali Krieger
U.S. Women’s National Soccer Player
Ali Krieger is a member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and a defender for the National Women’s Soccer League’s Orlando Pride. Krieger played in all 600 minutes of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World
Women's Equality in Sports Speakers
There are many powerful female athletes and coaches that have inspired a more balanced playing field across sports. The rise in female coaches with men's teams and the gender pay gap battle taken up by the U.S. women's national soccer team are just a few examples of recent steps taken to move us forward. Speakers that address women's equality in sports discuss how other industries can also affect change. They are great keynote guests for diversity training sessions, women's conferences, virtual seminars and other events.
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Retired Women's Basketball Legend and Phoenix Suns Vice President
Ann Meyers Drysdale was one of the early stars of women’s college basketball and a 1993 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee. She stared at UCLA and was the first ever woman to be a four year scholarship
Becky Hammon
WNBA Champion Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces, Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs
Becky Hammon is a pioneer for all women in sports. Hammon was the first female full-time professional assistant coach for any men’s major professional sports team. She was hired by Greg Popovich to jo
Ashlyn Harris
U.S. Women's National Team Goalkeeper
Ashlyn Harris is the goalkeeper for the U.S. women s national soccer game. She first joined the national team in 2013 and serves as the primary backup for Hope Solo. Harris was a member of the team
Billie Jean King
Iconic Tennis Player and Winner 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Billie Jean King has been one of the 20th centurys most influential and respected people. As a former number 1 in the world as a professional tennis player, she won 39 Grand Slams, including 16 women
Brandi Chastain
American Women's Soccer Icon and World Cup Champion
When Brandi Chastain hammered a penalty kick into the back of the net to win the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup to defeat China she launched herself into superstardom and women’s soccer to the forefront
Carli Lloyd
U.S. Soccer Great Who Won Two Women's World Cups
Carli Lloyd was a two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Lloyd began playing soccer at five years old and at that time she played on a coed team. In high school, Lloyd played
Hope Solo
Retired Record-Setting U.S. Women's National Team Goalkeeper
Hope Solo served as a goalkeeper for the US Women’s national soccer team from 2000-2016. During her record reign in the net, she led the stars and stripes to two Olympic Gold Medals. With the sport'
Jen Welter
First Female Coach in NFL History
Jen Welter is the first known female coach in the NFL. Welter joined the Arizona Cardinals as a coaching intern for the 2015 training camp and preseason. She was also the first female coach in any f
Jessica Mendoza
Former Four-Time First-Team All-American Softball Player
Jessica Mendoza played both basketball and softball during her days at Adolfo Camarillo High School in Los Angeles, California. In 1998 she was named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year in softba
Julie Foudy
Former Co-Captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team
Former co-captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team, Julie Foudy, is American soccer royalty. Foudy joined the national team in 1987 in the middle of her All-American career at Stanfo
Julie Ertz
Retired Two-Time World Cup Champion for the U.S. Women's National Team
Julie Ertz had a long successful run with the United States women's national soccer team. Ertz featured for the team from 2013-23, winning two World Cups. She was the U.S. Soccer Female Player of the
Kelley O'Hara
Two-Time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
Throughout her career ,Kelley O’Hara was an essential member of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. She played wingback and did not miss a minute in Team USA’s run to the 2012 Olympic gold medal.
Laila Ali
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
Laila Ali is a retired professional boxer and she is the daughter of Muhammad Ali. Ali began her boxing career at 18 years old after watching a Christy Martin fight. She announced her decision to box
Nancy Lieberman
Basketball Hall of Famer
Nancy Lieberman is a former professional basketball player and coach in the WNBA. Her career began at a young age when she was named to the USA Basketball roster when she was just 17 years old. She co
Serena Williams
Record-Setting Grand Slam Tennis Champion
Serena Williams first captured the world No. 1 tennis ranking in 2002 and has since gone on to win 23 Grand Slam championships, including seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, five Wimbledon cha
Tobin Heath
Olympic Soccer Player
Tobin Heath is a part of the next generation of the US Women s National soccer team that is already making waves on the international stage. Thus far, Heath and her teammates have brought home two Oly
Julie Croteau
The First Woman to Play and Coach NCAA Baseball
Julie Croteau is one of the most significant female pioneers in baseball history. Croteau first garnered headlines for suing her high school in an attempt to be allowed to play on the boys baseball te
Sarah Thomas
First Full-Time Female Official in NFL History
Sarah Thomas is a current NFL official and the first full-time female official in league history. Thomas was hired in 2015 and she has continued to draw praise from her colleagues and people around th
Manon Rheaume
First Woman to Play in the NHL
Manon Rheaume made history in 1992 when she signed a contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rheaume appeared in net for the franchise during exhibition games in 1992 and 1993, making her the first wom
Midge Purce
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Star
Midge Purce is a star for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and in the NWSL. Purce made her senior national team debut in 2019. She has also had a lengthy pro career and currently is with Gotham F
Women's Equality in Sports Speakers
There are many powerful female athletes and coaches that have inspired a more balanced playing field across sports. The rise in female coaches with men's teams and the gender pay gap battle taken up by the U.S. women's national soccer team are just a few examples of recent steps taken to move us forward. Speakers that address women's equality in sports discuss how other industries can also affect change. They are great keynote guests for diversity training sessions, women's conferences, virtual seminars and other events.
$10,000 - $20,000
Phoenix, AZ
Ann Meyers Drysdale
Retired Women's Basketball Legend and Phoenix Suns Vice President
$30,000 - $50,000
Las Vegas, NV
Becky Hammon
WNBA Champion Head Coach of the Las Vegas Aces, Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs
$100,000 or More
New York, NY
Billie Jean King
Iconic Tennis Player and Winner 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles
$20,000 - $30,000
Los Angeles, CA
Jessica Mendoza
Former Four-Time First-Team All-American Softball Player
$20,000 - $30,000
Los Angeles, CA
Julie Foudy
Former Co-Captain of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team
$30,000 - $50,000
Available Upon Request
Julie Ertz
Retired Two-Time World Cup Champion for the U.S. Women's National Team
$30,000 - $50,000
Available Upon Request
Kelley O'Hara
Two-Time World Cup Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist
$100,000 or More
Los Angeles, CA
Laila Ali
Retired Professional Boxer and Daughter of the Legendary Muhammad Ali
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