1. One of the best things I saw on social:

Well, besides staggering viewership numbers for women’s March Madness, I’d have to say this group selfie of over 100 badass women with the first Vice President of the United States to host a celebration of women in sports. I know some of you were there (amazing!) and it makes me smile to think of the ripple effect of change that will come from conversations started on that day. A shout-out to Danette Leighton and her team at the Women’s Sports Foundation for hosting.

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2. What to watch for:

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There are a lot of great events upcoming that are worth checking out, several of which are either free or have discounted ticket options:

3. Opportunity to consider:

You only have about 48 hours left to submit applications for the Sports Humanitarian Awards! Each year as part of ESPYS Week in July, these awards celebrate and honor athletes, teams and sports industry professionals who use the power of sport to make a difference in their communities. If you’re looking for context, during last year’s awards I wrote this blog post summarizing previous winners.

4. Jobs to share:

Unfortunately I’ve encountered too many great roles recently that didn’t have salary ranges listed, so I am re-sharing this blog post as a reminder of why that’s inequitable, which I hope you find insightful as this community is meant to be helping to drive social change. Here’s to hoping I have some new gems to share with you next month, salary ranges included.
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5. WISSC Woman of Wisdom:

Finally, debuting our first WISSC woman of wisdom who’s using the power of sports to drive social change - Editra Allen:

Meet Editra:

​Editra Allen is the Senior Director of Global Events in the Sport and Competition division of Special Olympics. She oversees the operations of the World Games and Single Sport World Championships and ensures the satisfaction of various stakeholders. She also integrates Unified Sports Experiences and manages celebrity sport/entertainment ambassadors.

Editra's advice to other women:

“If there is something you have been dreaming of doing regardless of how big or small, write it out on paper and just do it! Don’t allow being too busy to keep you from living out your dreams. Be intentional and start small. Write down your short-term goals with deadlines. Schedule it into your calendar as a meeting. I have found there is power in writing things down and checking them off when accomplished. I know it sounds silly but writing it down holds you accountable and moves you closer to accomplishing your goals.”

Editra's call to action:

“If you’re looking for ways to give back that I promise will bring you so much joy, I implore you to sign-up to be a volunteer with your local Special Olympics program. Personally, although I live in NYC, Washington, DC is my home, so I must give a shout out to the local Special Olympics program there. There are plenty of upcoming opportunities to sign-up to be a volunteer at Special Olympics DC. Wherever you live, you can join the Special Olympics movement!”