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WISE SF Bay Area - Speed Mentoring Roundtables - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 01-09-2026
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We’re excited to see you tonight at the WISE Speed Mentoring Roundtables event! This is a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and build meaningful relationships in a fast-paced, interactive setting. Location Nixon Peabody LLP 1 Embarcadero Center, 32nd Floor Public transportation is recommended. Parking is available nearby at an hourly rate. Schedule 5:30–6:15 PM – Check-In & Networking 6:20–6:30 PM – Introduction to WISE, WISE Within & Speed Mentoring Roundtables 6:30–6:40 PM – Mentor Introductions 6:40–8:10 PM – Speed Mentoring Sessions (6 rotations) 8:10–8:20 PM – Closing Remarks & ...
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2025 Women of Inspiration: Phenomenal

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 12-19-2025
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Yvette Radford, Regional VP Kaiser / Ohemaa Nyanin, GM GS Valkyries / Jess Smith, President, GS Valkyries Dear WISE Community, Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Women of Inspiration event on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Sephora Performance Center with the Golden State Valkyries, presented by Kaiser Permanente. We were honored to hear from our incredible speakers– Jess Smith, Yvette Radford, and this year’s Woman of Inspiration Award recipient, Ohemaa Nyanin– who shared their leadership journeys and lessons for aspiring leaders. Ohemaa encouraged us to pause and reflect on the opportunities we take and the intentions behind ...
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Women of Inspiration: Additional VIP Speakers Added!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 12-09-2025
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OHEMAA NYANIN - GENERAL MANAGER - GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES WISE SF BAY AREA - WOMEN OF INSPIRATION - 2025 HONOREE Ohemaa Nyanin stepped into her first season as GM of the Golden State Valkyries and led a trailblazing inaugural campaign. 2025 was a year of record wins, a playoff run, and shining moments for the team's rising stars. With a global perspective and unwavering dedication, Ohemaa is shaping the future of the WNBA-- turning vision into impact and inspiring the next generation of leaders on and off the court. JESS SMITH - PRESIDENT - GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES Leading the Golden State Valkyries, Jess Smith guided the team ...
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WISE SF Bay Area - Join a World Cup Watch Party!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 11-26-2025
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WISE SF Bay Area is proud to support the 2026 World Cup! Join us at 9AM Friday Dec 5th at Thrive City, PayPal Park or The Athletic Club Oakland as we celebrate the World Cup Final Draw Come kick off this global moment with our hometown community! Free and open to all fans. Click the link for details. https://bayareahostcommittee.com/bay-area-watch-parties
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In Celebration of the GSV & GM OHEMAA NYANIN - WISE SF Bay Area - Women of Inspiration

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 10-24-2025
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✨REGISTRATION NOW OPEN✨ We’re thrilled to announce Ohemaa Nyanin, Golden State Valkyries General Manager , as our 2025 Women of Inspiration honoree presented by Kaiser Permanente ✨ As the first-ever GM of the Valkyries, Ohemaa’s leadership, vision, and commitment to empowering others embody the spirit of this recognition. Join us as we celebrate her impact across the Bay Area and beyond 💜🪽 Secure your spot - Register today! Deadline to register has been extended to Wednesday, December 10th. 📅 Friday, December 12th ⏰ 9:00 –10:30am (Doors Open at 8:30 am) 📍 Sephora Performance Center - 1011 Broadway, ...
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Women in Sports - Pre-game Panel

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 10-16-2025
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The Women in Sports Panel ahead of the Homecoming Cal vs. Duke matchup brought together an inspiring group of leaders for an afternoon of connection, insight, and empowerment. Moderated by Dr. Marissa Nichols, Senior Woman Administrator at Cal Athletics, the conversation featured Charmin Smith, Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Cal; Kristen Rodgers, Director of Brand, Retail, and Media at Plug & Play Tech; Luca Deza, Founder of DivineTime Agency; and Mackenzie Trago, Director of Ticket Sales at Bay FC. Each panelist shared her personal journey in the sports industry, offering honest reflections and valuable lessons on leadership, growth, and representation. ...
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 10-16-2025
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month WISE SF Bay Area celebrated these trailblazers who have made their mark in sports and beyond. Sofia Huerta — From being the first female to represent both Mexico and the United States at the international level to shining in the NWSL with Seattle Reign FC, Sofia’s journey is one of pride and passion. Born to a father from Puebla, Mexico, and raised in the U.S., she embodies the spirit of determination and cultural pride that inspires the next generation of athletes. Sofia holds ties to the Bay Area from her time playing college soccer at Santa Clara University. Erika Ruiz — Erika has been breaking barriers and ...
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WISE SF Bay Area - Hispanic Heritage Spotlight - Stephanie Rodriguez

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 10-15-2025
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Meet Stephanie Rodriguez , this month’s member spotlight as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Current Position: Account Executive, Golden State Valkyries Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco Giants Favorite Sports Moment: Matt Cain’s perfect game Heritage: Mexican American What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you? For me, Hispanic heritage month means holding space and recognizing our community for everything we do. Now is an especially important time to recognize those of Latin American and Hispanic descent and show support. Any Advice? For fellow young Latinx sports professionals I would just tell them, there is space ...
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WISE SF Bay Area - Member Feature - Faatimah A

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 10-15-2025
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This past August, the Women’s Premier Basketball Association (WPBA) crowned its fourth champion, the Bay City Blaze. WISE SF Bay Area had the opportunity to connect with WPBA Founder, CEO, and Commissioner, Faatimah A. , to discuss the league’s growth, the rise of women’s sports, and the role of organizations like WISE in amplifying their impact. The mission of the WPBA is to “empower women through basketball by offering a professional platform where athletes can develop their skills, advance their careers, and inspire the next generation of female leaders.” The league currently features eight teams: the Alameda Wolves, Bay Area Phoenix, Bay City Blaze, ...
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WISE SF Bay Area x Women In Sports Pre-Game Panel - Cal vs. Duke - October 4th

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 09-17-2025
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WISE SF Bay Area x Women In Sports Pre-Game Panel - Cal vs. Duke - October 4th Join us for an inspiring and powerful conversation with trailblazing women athletes, coaches, and sports leaders as they share their journeys, challenges, and victories in the world of sports. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4 – Join us for the Women in Sport Panel and pregame high five tunnel before the Cal vs. Duke Homecoming Game! 🐻🏈 Saturday, October 4th Doors Open at 3:30 PM / Panel at 4:00 PM / Kickoff at 7:30 PM 🎤 Featuring Panelists From: Charmin Smith- Cal Women's Basketball Head Coach (upper left) ...
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WISE SF Bay Area x Stanford Volleyball - Maples Pavilion - Cardinal Win

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 09-04-2025
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WISE SF Bay Area's outing at the Stanford Women’s Volleyball on September 14 was a great time out. The Cardinal beat UC Davis in three (3) straight sets improving its record to 6-2. WISE SF Bay area members were in attendance at the match after gathering pre-game at The Patio. More WISE SF Bay Area events are coming up at Cal with a pre-game tailgate panel before the Cal vs. Duke football game (Cal Memorial Stadium - kick off time, tbd). Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th. Look for an email with additional details and follow our social channels for reminders. Our thanks to those who joined the fun at Maples and we look forward to seeing ...
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WISE SF Bay Area Names Scholarship Winner - Chloe Yu

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 09-04-2025
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We are thrilled to announce @chloe_yu2 as the 2025 WISE SF Bay Area @usfsportmgt Cohort 63 Scholarship Recipient! 🎉👏 Congrats, Chloe! We appreciate your dedication to the industry! 💚💛 #WISESF #WISEWorks #WomeninSports #WeAreUSFSM #SportsBiz ...
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WISE SF Bay Area x Bay FC at Oracle Park - HERstory!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 07-30-2025
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And WISE SF Bay Area was there... WISE SF Bay Area got to be part of HER-story at Oracle Park on Saturday! Congrats to Bay FC and all 40,091 fans who set both the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) attendance record and the highest attendance in US women’s pro sports history! # wisesf # womeninsports # HERstory # BayFC # breakingrecords
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WISE SF Bay Area WALK & TALK - So Much Fun! More walks to come!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 07-29-2025
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Kicked off the weekend the WISE way 💜🌁 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for this morning’s Walk & Talk —nothing beats meaningful conversation and movement with inspiring women in our community. 📣 Next up: Bay FC takes over Oracle Park on Saturday, August 23—join us for this historic match! ⚽ #wisesfbayarea #WalkAndTalk #BayFC #WISEWalks #WomenInSportsAndEvents #NetworkingInMotion #SFEvents #WellnessMeetup ...
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WHAT A NIGHT! WISE SF Bay Area x SF Giants - Connection, Inspiration and Baseball!

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 07-23-2025
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Wrapping up the week by looking back at how we kicked it off! ⚾✨ On July 28th, the San Francisco Giants Women’s Employee Resource Group, Momentum, graciously hosted our chapter for the second year in a row. It was an incredible evening featuring a fireside chat, networking, and a little baseball magic at Oracle Park. We heard inspiring insights from Amy Tovar, Chief Legal Officer of the Giants, who spoke about her journey into the sports world and the power of saying yes — even when the path ahead isn’t clear. Ariel Feigenbaum, VP of Client Services at Playbook for Health, reminded us that opportunities often start with a simple introduction — and encouraged ...
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Meet Stacy McGranor - WISE SF Bay Area - Mentor Spotlight

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 07-10-2025
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WISE SF Bay Area has selected long-time mentor, Stacy McGranor as our spotlight for the month of July. With more than 15 seasons in professional sports, Stacy has a wealth of knowledge to share with those in the sport and entertainment industry. The WISE Within Mentorship Program seeks to connect seasoned professionals in the sports and entertainment industry with current executives to foster career development and advancement. For McGranor, it was imperative for her to become a mentor because, “mentorship for women [early in her career] in sports really didn’t exist” but looking back she now realizes how, “impactful it could have been to have a more experienced ...
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WISE SF Bay Area x GS Valkyries vs. Chicago Sky - An amazing success !

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 06-04-2025
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What a night at Splash Sports Bar in Thrive City on June 27th and cheered on the Golden State Valkyries with us 💜⚡️. We’re so grateful to be part of such an incredible community — it was a truly fun and meaningful evening to gather 40+ of our community members together to watch an incredible win over the Chicago Sky! It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with some new ones, come together for a night full of connection, inspiration, and great energy. The pre-game conversation spotlighted the groundbreaking partnership between Sephora and the Valkyries—a first-of-its-kind collaboration rooted in shared values around empowerment, ...
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WISE SF Bay Area x WISE WITHIN AND Membership

By WISE SF Site Admin posted 05-02-2025
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Just a terrific gathering at Alpha Acid Brewing with over 40 WISE Bay Area members and potential members to talk mentorship (WISE WITHIN) and membership with members, mentors/mentees and of course, potential membership. The group was energized, ready to network, and exchange ideas. WISE WITHIN is WISE’s signature membership program. Link here to learn more: Overview - WISE Within Not a member yet, join us: Membership Follow us on our social channels and WISE SF Bay Area web page for upcoming events, activities and member engagement. Our chapter is growing and we are thrilled that so many are contributing to its remarkable development.
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