Romi Bean, Sports Anchor at CBS Colorado

University of Colorado at Boulder graduate | Favorite part of job – Loves the fast pace

Linnea Romero, Community Impact Coordinator, Denver Summit FC

She believes Community Relations is the foundation of professional sports, using the power of sports to connect communities and make a positive impact.

Megan Pendergast, Head Coach, University of Denver Volleyball

Girls in the Game reminds us that sport belongs to everyone.  It’s about creating opportunities, building confidence, and ensuring that every person has a place to play, compete, and belong.

Mia Sundstrom, CEO of the National Institute for Play, University of Denver

Strong and resilient is beautiful. Girls inspire the world through sports. Play the game!

Kate Dougherty, Assistant Director of Athletics for Administration, University of Denver

She works in college athletics because she believes in the power of sports and values the opportunity to be part of something larger than herself.

Ariana Wilson, MS, CTRS, Adaptive Sports Coordinator, Adaptive Adventures

"My advice to girls is don’t be scared or intimidated. Always, always believe in yourself."

Maribeila Avalos, President, ALBION SC Colorado & ALBION SC Denver

She's passionate about creating pathways for young athletes and empowering girls to dream big.

Libby Cravens, M.A., CCC-SLP, Outreach Director, Altitude Ultimate

The University of Texas at Austin | Speech-Language Pathology and Human Relations

Annie Kelly, Senior Manager, Community Impact & Fan Development, Colorado Rapids

"My advice to girls is to stick to your dreams and stop at nothing to achieve the career you want."

Catherine Carlo, CRM & Business Intelligence Analyst, Denver Broncos

"My advice to young girls is to stay curious, be confident, and never be afraid to take up space in the room."

Alexis Silvas, DPS District Athletic Operational Manage

Favorite Sport: Basketball,. Enjoys playing and coaching basketball!

Ngan Yi (Charlie) Cheung, Sport & Performance Psychology Master’s student, University of Denver MASPP Program

Professional badminton athlete who competed at the Tokyo Olympics

Morgan Montgomery, Director of Event Operations, Fastbreak AI

"My advice to girls pursuing a career in sports is simple: jump in with both feet, embrace every opportunity to learn, and trust that you'll figure it out along the way."

Tara Leipheimer. Director of Finance. Gold Crown Foundation

"I get to merge my love for sports with my accounting expertise."

Emily Glass, Manager, Scouting Operations & Area Scout

She loves her job because it challenges her to grow every day while working to build a championship organization.

Nela Polan, Athlete Leader &Coach, Special Olympics Colorado

She competes in snowboarding and basketball and recently served as a coach for Team Colorado at the Special Olympics USA Games, where she coached track and field.

Abbey Glynn, Camps, Clinics and Community Outreach Coordinator, Sportswomen of Colorado

She represented Team USA as a member of the 2026 World Championships 4x400-meter relay team.

Dr. Kanae Haneishi, Professor of Exercise & Sport Science, Western Colorado University

Favorite part of her job: She gets to promote the importance of sports & physical activity.

Cindy Moris, Program Director/Manager, Contract Facilities, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver

Participating in sports helped her build confidence & taught her the value of hard work & perseverance.