About

Ashley Turner is currently the Director of External Affairs and Partnerships for the DeVos Sport Business Management Graduate Program at the University of Central Florida. In her role, she works closely with industry leaders to develop partnerships that provide students with industry experience and the partners with consultation for business challenges.

Prior to joining UCF, Ashley led the Orlando Magic’s premium activation efforts for six years. Preceding her time with the Orlando Magic in 2011, Ashley worked at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

Turner received her M.B.A and a Masters in Sports Management from the DeVos Sport Business program at the University of Central Florida. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from SUNY Buffalo, where she was a captain on the women’s soccer team. 

Kelly Day is the Operations Proprietor at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, where she leads a team of 12 managers and 300+ Cast Members who execute professional, collegiate, and amateur events. In Kelly’s time at ESPN WWOS, she has been involved in the successful operational planning and execution of The Invictus Games, Pro Bowl, Atlanta Braves Spring Training, Orlando Invitational DI Basketball Tournament, runDisney events and all national championship tournaments that ESPN WWOS hosts annually. She has been with the Walt Disney Company for 13 years.

Day received her Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Saint Mary where she played basketball for four years and was eventually inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.  Kelly continued her education with a Masters in Sports Management from Western Illinois University.

In her spare time, Day enjoys staying active at the gym and playing with her two young nieces. She is also the proud dog mom of a precious beagle, Luke. 

Katie Stocz Miller is in her 14th season with the Orlando Magic, where she has grown her career from sales executive to senior vice president of premium and client services, fan experience and operations. Miller is responsible for leading the Magic’s premium and client services teams and customer service initiatives, while implementing short and long-term retention strategies that increase fan affinity, maximize revenue and continue to strengthen the Orlando Magic brand. Prior to joining the Magic, Miller spent three years in minor league baseball as the director of client services for the Savannah Sand Gnats. She has also spent time with WATH/WXTQ radio in Athens, Ohio, the Cleveland Browns and the Southern Ohio Copperheads.

Miller serves on the board for Central Florida Community Arts and has previously served with Central Florida’s Adult Literacy League. Miller is a member of the Ohio University Alumni chapter, and also mentors young professionals in collegiate sport business programs, including the University of Central Florida. 

A native of Cortland, Ohio, Katie earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in psychology from Ohio University. Katie and her husband, Steve, reside in Altamonte Springs, Fla., with their daughter, Maya (7) and son, Cole (4).

Steph Heika is a Senior Finance Manager at The Walt Disney Company, leading teams participating in financial planning processes including the Long-Term Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan, Capital Plan, and Forecasts. As a trusted thought partner across multiple disciplines, she has built strong relationships throughout the organization. Across her 10 years at Disney, Steph has driven innovative business modeling and fostered collaboration across teams, delivering a best-in-class approach. Passionate about growth and development, Steph actively mentors and contributes to the company’s finance transformation efforts.

Steph holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in Accountancy and an MBA in Accountancy, both from Eastern Illinois University.

Kay Rawlins is a Founder of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride, and serves as SVP & Club Ambassador. Kay’s current role includes speaking engagements on behalf of the Club, building the alumni network and programs, Chamber and civic group engagement and the Pride Collective. She is a board member for the Central Florida Foundation, 4Roots Farm, Florida Sports Foundation, WISE Greater Orlando, All Women Empowered and is on the Advisory Committee of the US Global Leadership Coalition.

Kay gave a talk at TEDx Orlando 2017 and was awarded 2016 Businesswoman of the Year by the Orlando Business Journal, Corporate Ally of the Year 2019 by the Pride Chamber, LGBTQ+ Ally by the Florida Diversity Council and included in Florida Trend 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and City & State Women Power 100 in 2022. In 2024, she was inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame and selected as one of the Women to Know in Florida by KNOW Women.  

Kyle Sturley is the Associate Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Special Events for the Greater Orlando Sports Commission. In this role, she is responsible for the planning and execution of major marquee events hosted by GO Sports, and also manages the organization’s marketing, communications, website and digital media efforts.

Sturley received her BA in Psychology from Michigan State University and M.S. Ed. in Sport Management from Old Dominion University. In addition to WISE Greater Orlando, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for Orlando’s Downtown Arts District.

In her free time, Sturley freelances in college athletics, annually working events such as the ESPN Events Invitational and NIT Tipoff.

Jayce Puttick is a marketing and sponsorship executive with 20+ years of experience in the sports & entertainment industry. At AdventHealth, one of the country’s largest nonprofit health care systems, Jayce oversees a sports & entertainment portfolio that includes partnerships with the Orlando Magic and Walt Disney World Resort.

Prior to her role at AdventHealth, Jayce spent 4 years with the Ladies Professional Golf Association securing new sponsors. Prior to the LPGA, Jayce built her foundation in events, marketing and sales with almost 10 years of experience at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication with a minor in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida.

Jayce and her husband, Scott, reside in Orlando with their two daughters, Wynne and Adair.

Belinda Berman is General Counsel, USTA National Campus based in Lake Nona, and provides strategic business and legal guidance for the national governing body for the sport of tennis.

Before joining the USTA she spent 15 years with the USGA, the national governing body for the sport of golf. Belinda has extensive experience in both non-profit and for-profit organizations in the sports, entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and confectionary industries. She is also one of the founding board members of the WISE Greater Orlando Chapter.

Roxanne Ribakoff was hired in 2018 as the General Manager of ONE DAYTONA and in 2019 she was promoted to the business unit President of the ONE DAYTONA campus.

Prior to joining NASCAR, Ribakoff spent 11 years with GGP, Inc. beginning as an Associate Marketing Manager and advancing through several key management positions with increasing responsibility. Ribakoff was also a 10-year team member of Publix Supermarkets, the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the U.S., where she worked in marketing at its Corporate Headquarters in Lakeland, Fla.

Ribakoff sits on the Volusia Young Professionals Group board and is a co-chair of the WISE Within committee on behalf of the Greater Orlando Women in Sports and Events board. She was recognized as a Forty Under 40 by the Daytona Beach News-Journal in 2020. Ribakoff earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix. She is married and an active mother of two daughters.

Lauren Ward is a dynamic marketing professional with over 14 years of experience working with leading brands such as USTA, Foxtail Coffee, and Florida Blue. With expertise in strategic planning, brand development, and event marketing, she has a proven ability to deliver impactful campaigns and foster meaningful connections and partnerships.

Passionate about empowering women in business, Lauren currently serves as the Events Chair for WISE Greater Orlando and previously served as the Marketing Committee Vice Chair. In her free time, Lauren enjoys working out, walking her dog Rex and traveling with her husband, Ryan.

Jessica Battaglia serves as the Senior Manager of Major Events for the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Her responsibilities encompass overseeing the operations and player experience for Olympic and Paralympic tennis events, in addition to managing the operations of the US Open Wheelchair Championships.

Audra Wason is the Manager, Business Development for runDisney, leading strategy, brand initiatives, creative development, and communications. With 15 years at The Walt Disney Company, she also served as Marketing Manager for runDisney.

Audra earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in Sports Management from West Virginia University.

Sarah Ratzlaff is the Owner + Chief Inspiration Officer of ZOOMA Women's Race Series, an international series of women's half marathons and online running community.

Ratzlaff began her sports career with runDisney at Disney's Wide World of Sports. Her areas of expertise include sports marketing, business development and sales and, in addition to Disney, has worked with a number of high-profile brands such as the NFL Pro Bowl, DC Comics, Sesame Street and SeaWorld.

Reshina Warren is the VP of Marketing & Social Media at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA). In her role she oversees the marketing and social media efforts, working to transform the WTA into a global sports and entertainment super brand.

Reshina previously worked and saw success as the Director of Social Media for the USTA and US Open. She has also worked for Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts, the Orlando Magic, and helped start a WNBA team in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Reshina has a degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas and a Masters in Sports Business Management and an MBA from the DeVos Sport Business Management Program.

Rebekah Ball is the Associate Director of Development, Corporate and Foundation Relations for the UCF Foundation, Inc. In this role, she is responsible for partnering with local and national corporations and foundations to secure funding for UCF programs.

As a proud Florida native, Rebekah graduated with a bachelor's degree in Event Management and Hospitality from the University of Central Florida.

Before joining UCF, Rebekah spent six years at City Year Orlando as a Senior Development Manager where she was responsible for all marketing and communications, fundraising responsibilities, and led the planning and execution of all fundraising events hosted by City Year Orlando. Rebekah also spent nine years at the YMCA of Central Florida as a Program and Membership Director. In addition to WISE Greater Orlando, Rebekah is an alumna of ATHENA NextGen Class of 2022.

In her free time, Rebekah loves working out, going to the beach, traveling, and baking for her small business, The Frosted Flamingo Co.

Christie Cloud is a business professional with over a decade of experience in strategic planning, business development, and project management. In Christie’s role as Business Development Manager at ESPN Wide World of Sports, she leads sponsor integration, consumer engagement, and key business ventures that align with future growth strategies.

Christie’s undergraduate studies in Marketing and Accounting at the University of Kentucky provided a solid foundation for her career. Christie also received dual master’s degrees in Business Administration and Sport Business Management from the DeVos Sport Business Management Program at University of Central Florida.

In her spare time, Christie enjoys hiking, yoga, and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats.

Aimee Roy is Senior Director Marketing & Communications at BaAM Productions, an industry-leading creative experience company specializing in sports and entertainment projects. From building baseball magic for MLB at Field of Dreams to converting venues for the NHL outdoor games, BaAM is a trusted partner for leagues and teams looking to carve new paths for fan engagement. 

Courtney Quintero is the Assistant Director of Client Services for the Orlando Magic. She leads the Client Services team and creates fan synergy with the Orlando Magic’s Loyal Blue Members. She has 10+ years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry.

Courtney started her career in ticket sales with Sporting Kansas City. She then went on to manage marketing and sponsorships with the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation/WIN for KC.  As she continued to grow her career, she managed premium accounts as the only Premium Fan Services Representative for the Philadelphia Union. Most recently, she was a Premium Account Manager at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks, Rangers, and all concerts/events at MSG prior to joining the Orlando Magic.

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Courtney graduated with a B.A. in Communications and Journalism from Coastal Carolina University, where she played D1 soccer.  She and her husband, Gabriel, reside in Orlando with their son, Dominic, and daughter, Amelia.

Stephanie Marrone serves as the Senior Director of Customer Relations at Florida Citrus Sports, where she oversees strategies to enhance member engagement, retention, and satisfaction along with leading the Guest Experience team for the premium levels at Camping World Stadium. Stephanie has dedicated her entire professional career to Florida Citrus Sports, showcasing her passion and commitment to the organization’s mission of positively impacting the Orlando region while enhancing the quality of life in Central Florida through world-class events.

A proud graduate of Rollins College, Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree before pursuing her master’s degree at the University of Georgia. She is a diehard Georgia Bulldog fan. When she is not cheering for the bulldogs on the football field, she is chasing around her son, Cooper.

Courtney Harle serves as an MLS and NWSL Account Manager for Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA), a global Merchandise Agency. Courtney brings over eight years of experience in the sports and entertainment industries, across both team and business operation sides through corporate partnerships, game presentation, and events and fan engagement. 

Prior to joining BDA, Courtney served as Assistant Director of Development for Baylor University and as Brand Alliances Marketing Manager for Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride. 

In her spare time, Courtney freelances as a Stage Manager, recently producing several college football games including the 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl, 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, 2024 Florida Classic, and 2024 Bahamas Bowl.

Courtney is a double alumna of Baylor University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Master of Business Administration in Marketing. 

Nan Anantravanich works on the Strategic Partnerships and Marketing team at AdventHealth. In her role, Nan manages AdventHealth’s entertainment partnerships including Disney, Dr. Phillips Center, and LEGOLAND.

Prior to AdventHealth, she worked at the Orlando Magic and Disney. Her experience includes marketing, relationship management, strategic partnerships, and business development.

Nan is a graduate of the University of Missouri with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Chinese Studies. She loves all things Disney, traveling, and making memories with her family.