COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Feb. 25, 2026) -- USA Basketball will host a Women in the Game conference at the Haas Digital Global Forum at Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management in Phoenix from 11:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. MST on Thursday, April 2.
Registration is $65 and available online. Each attendee will receive lunch, USA Basketball gear and an opportunity to network with other participants and guest speakers.
The following speakers and panelists have been confirmed, with additional presenters to be announced.
- Rachael Bacchus, director of business development, women's basketball, Duke University
- Kalie Jonovich, assistant director, major gifts, Arizona State University
- Nona Lee, sports attorney & founder & CEO, Truth Is. Consulting
- Sarah Schock, head of events & entertainment, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury & Mortgage Matchup Center
- Jill Vroom, director, governance & administration, USA Basketball
- Andrea Wilson, director, sponsorships & experiential marketing, AT&T
Following the event, all conference attendees will have the opportunity to apply to the USA Basketball Women in the Game Mentorship Program, which connects mentees to each other and to experienced professionals for networking and learning.
Launched in 2017, USA Basketball Women in the Game is an opportunity to educate and inspire more women to pursue a career in sports. While speakers and panelists will focus on supporting current female professionals, college women and high school girls, anyone is welcome to attend. Guest presenters from a variety of sports fields will share their personal career journeys, discuss the essential characteristics to succeed in their roles, and provide practical strategies to get started and sustain success in the highly competitive sports industry.
More information about USA Basketball’s Women in the Game, including registration details, is available here.
USA Basketball, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety. To learn more, click here.
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