MEAC Set to Host Women in Athletics Workshop

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NORFOLK, Virginia -- The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the Women in Athletics Professional Development Workshop “Empowering the Pipeline” on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 10-11, 2018, at the Omni at CNN Center in Atlanta, Ga. in conjunction with the week of activities leading up to the Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl.

Sponsored by Coca-Cola, this workshop is for women who are interested in becoming an athletic administrator or looking to improve their careers in athletic administration, and it will serve as a tremendous professional development and networking opportunity.

“The Women in Athletics workshop continues the MEAC’s mission of providing opportunities and positive experiences for women who aspire to have a career in athletic administration,” MEAC Commissioner Dr. Dennis E. Thomas said. “I encourage all to attend what will be an informative networking opportunity.”

The MEAC has plenty of progressive, talented innovators and thinkers presenting – including, but not limited to: Natara Holloway of the NFL; Angel Brown of iHeart Media; Dr. Katrice Albert, Executive Vice President of Inclusion and Human Resources with the NCAA; Jennifer Williams, Director of Athletics at Alabama State University; Sherie Cornish Gordon, Director of Athletics at Albany State University and various MEAC Senior Woman Administrators.

“This workshop has diverse speakers from collegiate and professional sports to corporate America who will share their experiences and advice for women to improve themselves professionally and personally,” Sonja O. Stills, MEAC Senior Associate Commissioner and Senior Woman Administrator, said.

“Coca Cola continues to integrate an initiative to unite and empower women through their partnership with the MEAC," Allie Butler, Marketing Asset Manager-Colleges and Universities for Coca-Cola, said. "We are so excited to be a part of the 2018 Women’s Professional Development Workshop, 'Empowering the Pipeline.' It is important to support events that equip women with the business skills to face and overcome barriers to reach success.”

This workshop, heading into its 10th year, is open to students, coaches, athletic staff members, conference office staff, or any woman interested in advancing in the field of athletics.

Registration closes Monday, Dec. 3. For more information, contact Stills at stillss@themeac.com.

About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) begins its 48th year of intercollegiate competition heading into the 2018-19 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of 12 outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Bethune-Cookman University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina Central University, Savannah State University and South Carolina State University.

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