Sports & Society: Redefining Sports Culture and Organizations presented by Wasserman Foundation

Jessica Berman - Commissioner, National Women’s Soccer League
Johanna Faries - Senior Vice President/General Manager of Call of Duty, Activision Blizzard
Jackie MacMullan (moderator) - Retired Senior Writer

Sports has long been a microcosm for society at large and given the public visibility athletes, teams, and leagues expected to lead on all aspects of culture. From players to fans to ownership expectations, it is more critical than ever that organizations listen, respond, and set a path towards evolution. Led by Jackie MacMullan, listen in as Jessica Berman (NWSL Commissioner) and Johanna Faries (Senior Vice President/General Manager of Call of Duty, Activision Blizzard) discuss the process of defining a path forward as organizations invest heavily in cultures to set new precedents, ensure employee, fan, and player satisfaction and improve the organization’s outcomes. With many competing stakeholders, this panel will feature perspectives from all angles of cultural change within and around the sports industry.