Dr. Meg Hancock
Dr. Meg Hancock (she/they), an associate professor at the University of Louisville, is passionate about gender and diversity in the workplace. With 40+ publications and 50+ conference presentations, Meg aims to create inclusive and inspiring communities within sports organizations. She helps individuals achieve career goals in collegiate and professional sports. Outside work, Meg enjoys coffee, outdoor activities, and traveling with spouse Bridget, and their dogs, Chaco and Roux.
Nicholas Kopka
Nick Kopka (he/him), a doctoral student at the University of Louisville, is researching the social impact of sport tourism. Before pursuing his doctoral degree, he gained experience with the Louisville Sports Commission, the 500 Festival, and the Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission. He has experience in event management, sales, volunteer recruitment, and budget oversight. He is an alum of Ball State University (BS) Ohio University (MBA, MS).
Dr. Ehren Green
Dr. Ehren Green (she/her), an assistant professor at Temple University, has a deep passion for creating positive work environments in sports organizations. As a former student-athlete, intercollegiate athletics employee, and spouse of a coach, sports run in her blood. She’s also a proud mom and enjoys dominating on the soccer field with her 2 boys. When not playing soccer, they’re busy planning their next travel adventures. In addition to her love for sports, she enjoys good comedies and engaging conversations.
Dedication
The Pipeline Project is dedicated to the pioneering individuals and relentless advocates who have fought for gender equality in intercollegiate athletics. While there is still work to be done, their courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment have paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable landscape in sports. Their efforts have not only transformed opportunities for women/femme athletes but have also inspired a generation to continue the work toward equality and justice. We honor their legacy and are grateful for their invaluable contributions to intercollegiate athletics.
A special thanks to scholars past and present who have examined the experiences of intercollegiate employees, especially those in minoritizes populations.
Dr. Hancock would like to especially thank the following scholars and practitioners — you lead, I follow: Laura Burton, Sally Shaw, Josie Harper, Marlene Dixon, Ehren Green, Brenda Pitts, Nefertiti Walker, Elizabeth Taylor, Amy Calabrese, Heidi Grappendorf, Janelle Wells, AJ Grube, Gale Rhodes, George Cunningham, Warren Whisenant, Alyssa Murphy, Nicole Melton, Jaqueline McDowell, Jenny McGarry, Ajhanai Keaton, Joy DeSensi, R. Vivian Acosta, Linda Jean Carpenter, Mary Hums, Glenna Bower, Vicky Chun, Drew Galbraith, Ann Marie Guglieri, Bonnie Tiell, Barbara Osbourne, Lisa Kihl, Janet Fink, Akilah Carter-Francique, Matt Huml, Windy Dees, Jennifer Hoffman, Karen Danychuk, Donna Pastore, Mary Jo Kane, Erin Buzuvus, Lindsey Darvin, Alicia Cintron, Sarah Williams, Erianne Weight, Christine Grant, Ellen Staurowsky, the leaders, coaches, and athletes of the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), and my current and former students.
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