Meet the Pros
IMPACT provides access to an unparalleled roster of high-level executives and industry leaders as speakers, mentors, and instructors. Our students learn about a variety of fields within Sports, Entertainment & Media and gain invaluable insight from the diverse career paths of our pros, all in an interactive, fireside chat setting that promotes personal connection and networking opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. Here are just some of the 165+ pros that have participated in IMPACT.
Speakers
Our world-class speakers join us in an interactive, fireside chat setting to share their career journeys and areas of expertise. Our students gain industry insight and invaluable networking opportunities as they learn from the best in their fields.

Aldis Hodge
Actor
Black Adam | One Night in Miami | Straight Outta Compton | The Invisible Man | Hidden Figures

Alice Shing
Executive Vice President, League Operations & Chief of Staff
SlamBall League

Angeline Buenaventura
Creative Talent Development Manager
Netflix

Ann Meyers Drysdale
Sports Broadcaster & Analyst
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

Brian Fitzsimmons
Assistant General Manager, Sports
Barstool Sports

Cay Young
Vice President, Head of Revenue
Washington Spirit

Clark Gregg
Actor / Director / Writer
Best known for playing Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. & has appeared in 80+ films & TV shows

Dan Reed
Chief Operating Officer, Reality Labs & Vice President, Global Media & Business Equity
Meta

Dedan Brozino
President, Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation; Chief Development Officer, Member of Executive Leadership Team
Rose Bowl Stadium

Emilio Collins
Partner & Chief Business Officer
Excel Sports Management

Fabiola Torres
Senior Vice President, General Manager & Chief Marketing Officer, Energy Portfolio
PepsiCo

Gregg Winik
President, Content & Executive Producer
NBA Entertainment
Executive Producer of “The Last Dance”

Jay Harris
Journalist & Sportscaster
ESPN

Jennifer Lau
Vice President, Action Sports
IMG

Jerry Colangelo
Retired Managing Director
USA Basketball
Former Owner of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks

Jose Moreno
Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer
USA Pickleball

Kat Stickler
Social Media Influencer
Social Media Influencer

Liliahn Majeed
Global Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer
Universal Music Group

Lionel Hollins
NBA Coach & Former Player
NBA Coach & Former Player

Melcolm Ruffin
Co-Founder & Chair
Sports & Entertainment Equity Network (SEEN)

Patrick Schwarzenegger
Entrepreneur & Actor
Gen V | The Terminal List | The Staircase

Rick Welts
Retired NBA Team President
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer

Russell Silvers
Chief Operating Officer
AEG Global Partnerships

Scott O'Neil
Chief Executive Officer
Merlin Entertainments
Former CEO, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, New Jersey Devils & Philadelphia 76ers

Tom Glick
President, Business
Chelsea Football Club

Uzma Rawn
Senior Vice President & Group Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
MLB
Executive Mentors
Our students work on tailored 3-week projects with executive mentors in the fields they aspire to work in. These mentors give real-world insight and guidance as they lead the students through their projects and help them hone their skills during the program and beyond.

Andrew Thomas
Basketball Marketing Agent
William Morris Endeavor (WME) Sports

Andy Bernstein
Co-Founder & Podcast Host
Legends of Sport
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sports Photographer

Arash Markazi
Founder & CEO
The Sporting Tribune
On Air Talent & Journalist – WWE, ESPN, LA Times

“Coach Dar” Darleen Santore
Mental Conditioning, Leadership & Life Coach Consultant
Phoenix Suns

Dr. Carrie Hastings
Team Sports Psychologist
Los Angeles Rams & Angel City Football Club

Eric Newman
Executive Producer
Showtime Basketball

Jaime LaBelle
Director, Human Resources
Los Angeles Lakers

Jennifer Pope
Senior Vice President, Community & Hockey Development
Los Angeles Kings

Jennifer van Dijk
Chief Executive Officer
SUPERELASTIC
Former Executive – Wasserman, NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, IMG

Joe Branch
Head of On-Court Basketball Strategy & Business Development
William Morris Endeavor (WME)
Former Assistant General Manager, Minnesota Timberwolves

Libby Bush
Head of Media & Entertainment Partnerships Department
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

Lou DePaoli
President, Executive Search & Team Consulting
General Sports Worldwide
Former Executive – New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Hawks, NBA

Melanie Wallner
Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
The Drone Racing League

Michelle McComas
Executive Director, Entertainment & Events
Chicago Bulls

Ned Colletti
Former General Manager & Dodgers TV Baseball Analyst
Los Angeles Dodgers

Noël Mirhadi
Senior Director, Theater Alliance
Oak View Group

Robbie Ellison
Partner
Latham & Watkins

Scott Messick
Emmy Award Winning Executive Producer/Showrunner, Consulting Producer & Content Creator
Mess Media

Tamala Lewis
Senior Director, Community Affairs & Foundation
AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park

Tanesha Wade
Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Chicago Bears
Workshops & Discussion Topics
We work with industry specialists to lead workshops and exercises that provide valuable training and teach tangible skills that accelerate the development of our students and help them stand out as young professionals.

Amanda Luftman
Attorney, Boren, Osher & Luftman, LLP
Contracts 101 Workshop

Ben Cary
Chief Operating Officer, Omniverse Group; Co-Founder, South Bay Records
The Business of the Music Industry

Dr. Kristen Willeumier
Neuroscientist & Author (Biohack Your Brain)
Mental Health & Wellness Discussion

Evan Flagg
Senior Director, Membership & Group Sales, Los Angeles Kings
Ticket Sales & Team Revenue

Jayne Strand
West Region Senior Lead, Gatorade G Force, PepsiCo
Understanding Your Leadership Style Workshop

Lexie King
Chief Operating Officer, Management Plus Enterprises; IMPACT Learning Institute Co-Founder
Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Workshop

Nygel Lewis
Chief of Staff, Management Plus Enterprises, Inc. & IMPACT Learning Institute Alum
Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Workshop

Tim Park
Director, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Analytics, Chipotle Mexican Grill
Data Analytics Workshop
Are You Ready to Learn from an Incredible Roster of Pros?
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Online Experience
DATES: June 24 - July 19, 2024
PRICE: $4,195 (Payment plans available!)
LOCATION: Virtual Learning Experience
In Person Experience
DATES: June 24 - July 19, 2024
PRICE: $5,995 (Payment plans available!)
LOCATION: UCLA Anderson School of Management