Her Business of Sport - Renee Washington
The Business of Sport · The International Sports Convention
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Show Notes
The Her Business of Sport podcast shines a spotlight on female sport business administrators who are changing the rules of the industry by carving new pathways for women in the field. Each episode interviews a woman in the sports industry about their career journey, experiences working in the field, and advice they give to future generations.
Episode 9 features Renee Washington - Chief Operating Officer at USA Track & Field.
Renee Chube Washington joined USA Track & Field as its chief operating officer in June 2012. As COO, Washington manages the multi-million-dollar budget and 60 person staff.
Alongside the CEO, she develops and implements corporate strategy and direction. Washington has broad cross-enterprise oversight of all departments including: High Performance Programs, Events and Broadcast/Entertainment Properties, Merchandise, Legal, Revenue and Marketing, Communications, Grassroots Outreach and Youth, Finance and Revenue.
In 2017, Washington was named a 2017 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal, as a female executive making a difference in the business of sport. She earned a Cynopsis Top Women in Sports honor in 2019 as a leader in sports operations.
This episode covers:
- The importance of volunteering and being a part of your community
- Renee's journey to Chief Operating Officer
- Supporting athletes both on and off the track & field
- Renee's open door policy
- Encouraging conversations about people's passions
- Qualities of a good leader