(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: The Los Angeles Dodgers announce its rapidly approaching and second annual “Women In Sports and Entertainment” Conference to be held at Dodger Stadium on Monday, November 13th. Last year’s conference was quite popular as hundreds of attendees gathered for this unique and dynamic event. The Women’s Opportunity Network, (W.O.N.), is closely affiliated with Team in organizing and presenting this outstanding event that will highlight and accentuate a great line-up of well-known and highly accomplished leaders during this special day.
But please give a very thorough read to the team’s press announcement just below for all of the panelists’ and their distinguished backgrounds that makes this such an attractive and powerful learning experience for those individuals who are contemplating a career in the ever-expanding Sports and/or Entertainment industries. The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, General Admission tickets are still available by clicking here.
DODGERS WOMEN’S OPPORTUNITY NETWORK TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL WOMEN IN SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE
General Admission and VIP tickets on sale now
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers, in conjunction with the organization’s Women’s Opportunity Network (WON), are set to host their second annual Women in Sports and Entertainment conference on Monday, November 13 at Dodger Stadium. The conference will bring together over 400 local professionals seeking to learn, network, and connect with the conference’s esteemed panelists, including Jeanie Buss, Owner and President of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Dodgers and ESPN broadcaster and analyst, Jessica Mendoza.
Attendees will have the opportunity to listen and learn from multiple panelists, including keynote speakers during breakfast and lunch. Everyone will attend a breakout session, each one focusing on three separate areas of the sports and entertainment industry: Front Office roles, Broadcasting and Public Relations, and Content Creation.
“We are excited to host our second annual Women in Sports and Entertainment Conference,” said Sara Curran, Controller of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Executive Sponsor of WON. “We hope this conference encourages women to push barriers and pursue a career that provides a sense of empowerment.”
The Women’s Opportunity Network, established in 2020, is one of several business resource groups within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. The group aims to create a safe and equitable space for women to thrive and to demonstrate that women add tangible value to the organization’s success.
Women in Sports and Entertainment Conference will feature special panels of experienced women in sports and entertainment hosted by the Dodgers’ Women’s Opportunity Network.
Scheduled to appear as Women in Sports and Entertainment Conference Speakers are: Jeanie Buss – Owner and President, Los Angeles Lakers; Brooke Cersosimo – Content Editor, NFL Network; Marie Donoghue – Vice President, U.S. Sports Content & Partnerships, Amazon; Christina Francis – President of Magic Johnson Enterprises; Sue Jo – Director, Social Media, Los Angeles Dodgers; Jessica Mendoza – Broadcaster and Analyst, Los Angeles Dodgers and ESPN; Kara Nortman – Co-founder, Angel City Football Club; Lita Richardson – Executive Vice President, Content & Brand Strategy, CBS Entertainment; Renata Simril – President and CEO, LA84; Nischelle Turner – Host, Entertainment Tonight; and Kirsten Watson – Team Reporter, Los Angeles Dodgers
