Renee Montgomery, a West Virginia native with three State Basketball Championships, graduated from UConn as a two-time All-American and is currently part Owner and Vice President of the WNBA Atlanta Dream. She was drafted 4th overall in the WNBA Draft and won two WNBA championships while also being named an All-Star and 6th Woman of the Year during her eleven year professional career. Renee retired in 2021 after sitting out the 2020 season to focus on social reform and justice. Renee is also a basketball analyst for multiple outlets, hosts of her own weekly podcast “Remotely Renee” and also serves as the co-host for “Takeline” with Crooked Media.
Top of the Agenda: Headlines and Issues Impacting Sports
The sports industry has become the nexus for social and political change. Governing bodies, leagues, teams and athletes are leveraging sports to bring attention to and drive change on issues ranging from voting rights to human rights. This roundtable discussion will explore the many social issues sports organizations are currently navigating.
Moderator: Michele Meyer-Shipp, CEO, Dress for Success Worldwide; Board Member, LPGA