Our Mission
WiST is a nonprofit organization that drives transformative growth opportunities for women and employers, from the classroom to the boardroom at the intersection of sports, technology and innovation.
Our Vision
A gender diverse industry that provides equitable access to opportunities and inclusive cultures across the sports tech landscape.
WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US
From inception, WiST defined three core principles that continue to drive us today.
Multigenerational Team
The core working team reflects the full range of career stages that WiST advocates for – from students to experienced professionals.
Male Champions
Support and participation from men in the industry are critical, as, without their commitment to embracing the WiST movement, nothing would change.
Action and Impact
WiST is not just a community that speaks up; it’s a tenacious, passionate movement of change agents who drive tangible results.
MEET OUR TEAM
We are product designers, sport scientists, data analysts, developers, start-up veterans, educators, and marketers with a common purpose: to #ChangeTheRatio for women in our industry by impacting the talent pipeline and company cultures.
WiST TEAM
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Marilou McFarlane
CEO + Founder + Chair emeritus
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Laura Zavelson
CFO + COO + Chief of Strategy
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Casey Saussy
VP, Programs + Partnerships
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Alison Skidmore
Director, Program Operations
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Kristiana Passeri
Manager, NETWORK+
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Alysse Soll
WiST Board Chair; CEO ADVISORY, underdog venture team
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Vicki Dallas
Dallas Innovation Law
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Siobhan Dullea
WiST Secretary; Former CEO, MassChallenge
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Stephanie Howard
Cofounder + COO, Endstate
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Zaileen Janmohamed
SVP, Commercial Development & Innovation, LA28
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Sandy Khaund
WiST Treasurer; Founder + CEO, Credenza
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Marilou McFarlane
CEO/Founder/Chair Emeritus
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Alexander Miles
Founder & CEO, Breakthru
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Elizabeth O’Brien
Program Director, Sports & Entertainment, IBM
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Kendall Tyson
VP Strategy and Analytics, Seattle Kraken
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Wendy (Wood) Yang
Former group President HOKA & Teva
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Amir Zonozi
President & Co-Founder, Zoomph
WiST ADVISORS