We’re excited to welcome you tonight to 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 & Raffle
8:20–8:30 PM – Final Networking
8:30 PM – Event Concludes
Meet the Mentors
We’re thrilled to host 11 amazing mentors from across the Bay Area sports and entertainment community. During the event, mentors will rotate among roundtables so you can connect with multiple leaders and gain diverse perspectives.
Mentors include:
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Pam Baker – Founder, Women’s Coaching Alliance
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Stephanie Graziano – Director of Community + PR, Santa Cruz Warriors
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Alison Lu – VP of Business Strategy & Analytics, San Francisco 49ers
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Courtney Ksiazek – Director of Partnerships + Client Services, Bay Area Host Committee
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Tess Oliphant – Senior Director of Community Relations, San Francisco Giants
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Bailey O’Carroll – Sports Reporter, KTVU 2
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Safia Diab – Director of Partnership Marketing, San Jose Sharks
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Mackenzie Trago – Director of Ticket Sales, Bay FC
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Nicole Strange – General Manager, Oakland Arena + Oakland Coliseum
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Laura Geist – General Manager, Oakland Ballers
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Stephanie Martin – Chief Marketing + Communications Officer, League One Volleyball
Dress Code: Sporty business casual
Food & Beverage: Light refreshments will be provided (sandwiches and salad)
We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing an evening of meaningful conversation and professional connection!
What is Speed Mentoring?
A WISE Within national signature mentoring event celebrating National Mentoring Month. It's a fast-paced, interactive event brings you up close and personal with industry veterans and peers to discuss important career and professional development topics. The event is structured so that mentees are pre-assigned to a small, peer group roundtable. Mentors rotate among roundtables to allow each peer group to meet with multiple mentors and garner different perspectives.
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Nixon Peabody (1 Embarcadero Center)
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