The University of Miami School of Education and Human Development’s Sport Administration Program is hosting its eighth annual Global Sport Industry Conference (SIC) at the Lakeside Expo Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Conference Agenda

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
(in person)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION IN SPORT

Moderator:
Shannon Lesovoy
Head of People and Culture, Florida Panthers

Panelists:
Norma Altidor
Director of DEI and Multicultural Affairs, Florida Panthers
Rocio Hernandez
Senior Director of Human Resources, Miami Marlins
Kim Miller
Vice President, Human Resources, Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium & Formula 1, Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix
Adriana Sandoval
Director, Community Engagement & Foundation, Inter Miami FC
Erick Torres
Social Responsibility Manager, Miami Heat

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
(in person)

NIL/STUDENT-ATHLETE

Moderator:
Jaylen Sanders
President, USPORT and UM student, sport administration, economics, criminology and business law

Panelists:
Shawn O’Dare
Agent, Rosenhaus SportsNorchad Omier
Student-Athlete, UM Athletics Bob Philp
Senior Executive, sports partnerships and talent management, Roc NationMichael Raymond
Founder, Raymond Representation

2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
(hybrid)

NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE

Moderator:
Michael Loconto
Labor Arbitrator (Boston, MA)

Panelists:
Yael Averbuch
General Manager and head of soccer operations, Gotham FC
Meghann Burke
Executive Director, National Women’s Soccer League Players
Association
Jessica Caggiano
Partner, Willig, Williams & Davidson (Philadelphia, PA)

 

3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
(hybrid)

SPORTS ANALYTICS

Moderator:
Steven Fellinger
Member, USPORT and UM student, business analytics and sport administration

Panelists:
John Bollman
Statistical analyst and sports handicapper, CBS Interactive
Steven Dabdoub
Operations lead, FJL Sports Management
Sam Gregory
Director, analytics, Inter Miami CF
Jordan Wetherbee
Director, analytics, Miami Dolphins
2023 Agenda
2023 Agenda