3. Woman of Wisdom:
Meet Ashleigh Huffman, PhD – Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Aspen Institute. As a former athlete turned global sports diplomat, she has spent her career harnessing the power of sport to promote peace, break barriers, and create opportunities for young people. Her work focuses on using sport as a catalyst for gender equity, inclusion, and global social change.
HER ADVICE TO WISSC READERS: "In a world that often asks women to shrink, sport gives us space to expand. Protect your joy by choosing work that lights you up, build your community by surrounding yourself with people who both challenge and champion you, and trust that even small acts of courage—speaking up in a meeting, mentoring a young girl, or advocating for equity—create ripples of change far greater than you can see in the moment."
HOW YOU CAN HELP HER: "One way you can support me right now is by joining or sharing the upcoming Soulful Women in Sport retreat that I’m co-creating with Dr. Tanya Raquel. This gathering is designed to help women in sport reconnect with themselves, navigate identity and transitions, and find strength in community. If you or someone you know is craving space to breathe, reflect, and rise alongside other powerful women, I’d love for you to stay tuned, spread the word, and connect with me to learn more."
