Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, World Cup champion and U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award winner. She has leveraged her prominence to advocate for social justice causes that are consonant with Loyola Marymount University's mission. "Her unwavering commitment to celebrating the accomplishments of her teammates and rushing toward the joy and shared feet of achievement is particularly inspiring on this glorious day when we honor every single person here," she says.