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Celebrating Women in Sports - Nominations Open June 11

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 6 days ago
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WISE Greater Orlando Opens Nominations: Honor a Woman of Inspiration Today! The Women of Inspiration Award is back, and WISE Greater Orlando is calling on YOU to help recognize the extraordinary women who are driving change in the sports industry. Behind every groundbreaking initiative, every barrier broken, and every new opportunity created, there is a woman whose leadership, determination, and vision inspire others. These champions of progress deserve to be celebrated , and now is your chance to ensure their impact is recognized. We invite you to nominate an exceptional woman —someone who has mentored, uplifted, and empowered ...
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Recognizing Trailblazers at the Second Annual WISE Greater Orlando Women to Watch Awards Ceremony

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 11 days ago
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WISE Greater Orlando proudly hosts its Second Annual Women to Watch Awards Ceremony , an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding leaders who shape the sports and events industry through innovation, dedication, and impact. This year, we honor three incredible champions who have set the standard for excellence: 🏆 Monica Figueroa (Nieves), Orlando City SC 🏆 Tara Staley, Florida Citrus Sports 🏆 Kelly Eichhorn, ESPN Wide World of Sports These women exemplify the mission of WISE Greater Orlando , which is committed to helping women fully realize and own their personal, collective, and inherent value—a foundation that empowers them to achieve ...
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Celebrating Five Years of WISE Greater Orlando

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 05-07-2025
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What began as a vision to create a network of professional women in sports and events has grown into something far greater over the last 5 years: a thriving, deeply connected community of female professionals built on empowerment, inclusion, and unwavering support. A Network That Transcends Expectations Since the inception of the chapter in 2020, WISE Greater Orlando has rapidly become one of the leading WISE chapters in the U.S. In just five years, WISE Greater Orlando has become a powerhouse network, now 350 members strong, representing 108 companies across Central Florida and spanning eight professional sports teams , including the Orlando ...
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5 Years of Empowering Women in Sports and Events: WISE Greater Orlando

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 04-23-2025
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WISE Greater Orlando Celebrates 5 Years This year marks a significant milestone for WISE Greater Orlando (WISE) as we celebrate five incredible years of connecting and supporting professional women in the sports and events industry in our community. Founded with the vision of fostering collaboration, mentorship, and growth, WISE has become a dynamic hub for empowerment, education, and opportunity. From its inception, WISE set out to create a space where women could share experiences, build meaningful relationships, and tackle challenges together. Through networking events, professional development workshops, and powerful community initiatives, the organization ...
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WISE Greater Orlando Morning Mingle

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 04-09-2025
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Join Us for WISE Greater Orlando Morning Mingle – Your Monthly Networking Opportunity! Exciting news for 2025! We’re thrilled to introduce a new event to the WISE calendar – WISE Morning Mingles. These casual, monthly meetups will be happening all across the Greater Orlando area, offering the perfect opportunity to start your day off right with some coffee, conversation, and networking. Whether you're looking to build new relationships, catch up with fellow professionals, or just enjoy a laid-back morning out of the office, WISE Morning Mingles are the place to be. Each event will be attended by a WISE Greater Orlando Board Member, ensuring you get an insider’s ...
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April is Membership Month - Refer a Friend!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 04-01-2025
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This April, we are celebrating and recruiting new members for the WISE Greater Orlando Chapter - the premier network for Women in Sports and Events in the Greater Orlando area. All new members who join in April will receive a welcome gift just for signing up! Ready to become a member? We offer three different annual membership types: Student $40 - College and graduate students currently enrolled full-time in accredited higher education institutions: learn some of the skills you'll need and begin to build your professional network. Professional $100 - Connect with a ready-made network of women in Greater Orlando and get access to unique ...
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Applications Now Open for 2025 WISE Within

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-03-2025
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Join the 2025 Greater Orlando WISE Within Program as a Mentee or Mentor! WISE Within — the national signature program of WISE — offers members the opportunity to accelerate professional development by connecting in a one-to-one focused mentoring relationship . Deadline to apply is March 28, 2025. We are looking for potential mentees who want to take their career to the next level or need professional guidance. If you are an experienced professional, then we want you to apply to become a mentor. For potential mentees and mentors, you must be a current member of WISE Greater Orlando and submit your resume along with a completed application by March ...
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Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2025 - Nominations Are Open!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-03-2025
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WISE Greater Orlando champions the advancement of women in the business of sports and equips women with resources that go beyond professional growth. As a leading voice in the sports and events industry, WISE Greater Orlando helps women fully realize and own their personal, collective, and inherent value, which provides a foundation to achieve any career goal. Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2025 will recognize three rising stars within the sports and events industry by celebrating diverse, emerging leaders for their accomplishments and commitment to their organization and/or community. We are looking for stand-out female professionals with less than 10 years ...
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April is Membership Month - Refer a Friend!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-28-2024
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This April, we are celebrating and recruiting new members for the WISE Greater Orlando Chapter - the premier network for Women in Sports and Events in the Greater Orlando area. All new members who join in April will receive a welcome gift just for signing up! Ready to become a member? We offer three different annual membership types: Student $40 - College and graduate students currently enrolled full-time in accredited higher education institutions: learn some of the skills you'll need and begin to build your professional network. Professional $100 - Connect with a ready-made network of women in Greater Orlando and get access to unique mentoring ...
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Applications Now Open for 2024 WISE Within

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-07-2024
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Join the 2024 Greater Orlando WISE Within Program as a Mentee or Mentor! WISE Within — the national signature program of WISE — offers members the opportunity to accelerate professional development by connecting in a one-to-one focused mentoring relationship . Deadline to apply is March 22, 2024. We are looking for potential mentees who want to take their career to the next level or need professional guidance. If you are an experienced professional, then we want you to apply to become a mentor. For potential mentees and mentors, you must be a current member of WISE Greater Orlando and submit your resume along with a completed application by March ...
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Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2024 - Nominations Are Open!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 02-05-2024
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WISE Greater Orlando champions the advancement of women in the business of sports and equips women with resources that go beyond professional growth. As a leading voice in the sports and events industry, WISE Greater Orlando helps women fully realize and own their personal, collective, and inherent value, which provides a foundation to achieve any career goal. Women to Watch Greater Orlando 2024 will recognize three rising stars within the sports and events industry by celebrating diverse, emerging leaders for their accomplishments and commitment to their organization and/or community. We are looking for stand-out female professionals with less than 10 years ...
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WISE Within Mentor Spotlight - Kaia Forget

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 01-31-2024
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WISE Within Mentor Spotlight - Kaia Forget The 2024 WISE Within Greater Orlando program will launch in March. We recently sat down with 2023 WISE Within Mentor, Kaia Forget, to learn more about her experience with the program and what she has to say to fellow WISE members about getting involved. Why did you decide to become a mentor through the WISE Within program? I have worked in the Central Florida community for the last 26 years and I felt I had something to offer a young professional who was just getting established. I've had several amazing mentors along my own professional journey and I feel privileged to have a chance to pay it ...
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Board & Committee Applications Are Open - Join Our Leadership Team!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 11-08-2023
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If you are a WISE Greater Orlando member looking to become more involved in the leadership and direction of our chapter, now is a perfect time to apply to join the board of directors or a committee! We have several current and upcoming vacancies we are looking to fill - read on for descriptions and how to apply. Open Positions: Board: Treasurer Secretary Board Member - liaison to Sponsorship Committee Committee: Chair, Sponsorship Committee - position will focus on overall partnership strategy and leadership of committee members to support revenue goals Member, Events Committee - position focus may vary depending on candidate's ...
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Congratulations to our 2023 WISE Greater Orlando Women of Inspiration Award Winner: Sari Kitelyn

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 09-06-2023
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WISE is dedicated to recognizing women who achieve a standard of excellence in sports business, lead by example and support other women. The WISE Women of Inspiration Award, determined and awarded by local WISE chapters, honor women in chapter markets who exemplify the spirit of the WISE mission and are making a positive impact on the business of sports while serving as positive role models and mentors for other women. WISE Greater Orlando is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2023 WISE Women of Inspiration Award: Sari Kitelyn is the Director of Esports at Full Sail University. Since 2016, Sari has been building Full Sail’s award-winning ...
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Member Spotlight (August) - Emily Moak

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 07-31-2023
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Our WISE Greater Orlando Member of the Month is Emily Moak, Chair of the WISE Greater Orlando Sponsorship Committee and (currently) a stay at home mom. Emily loves being a part of WISE because it has given her a chance to foster new relationships within the industry while also providing a place to reunite with colleagues and friends she's made throughout her career. She feels connected to the Greater Orlando sports and events industry through WISE, and enjoys staying up to date on our latest facilities, partners, events and other happenings. . Get to know Emily below... Why I decided to be a board/committee member of WISE Greater Orlando… ...
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Member Spotlight (July) - Carlyn Tribble- Repchak

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 07-04-2023
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Our WISE Greater Orlando Member of the Month is Carlyn Tribble-Repchak, Sr. Director of Events for Florida Citrus Sports. Carlyn loves being a part of WISE because she enjoys being able to network with women who are in the same industry and getting to learn from people at different organizations. Get to know Carlyn below... Why I decided to join WISE Greater Orlando… I decided to join WISE Greater Orlando because I really wanted to meet like minded women who were in my same field, but also attend events for learning opportunities as well. The most rewarding aspect at your current role… The most rewarding aspect of ...
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April is the month to join WISE Greater Orlando!

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 04-05-2023
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This April, we are celebrating and recruiting new members for the WISE Greater Orlando chapter - the premier network for Women in Sports and Events in Greater Orlando. All new members who join in April (as well as an existing members who refer new members) will receive a free gift just for signing up! Want to learn more about WISE Greater Orlando? Attend a virtual info session hosted by our Membership Committee! Two Virtual Info Sessions are available: April 18 @ 8:30 am - RSVP here April 21 @ 1:30 pm - RSVP here You can also join us at the New Member Meetup on Wednesday, April 26 at Big Storm Brewing in Downtown Orlando from 5:30-7:30pm ...
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2023 WISE Greater Orlando Power Play Recap

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 04-03-2023
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Thank you to the nearly 70 members who joined us for WISE Greater Orlando's Power Play panel on March 29 and learned from the amazing women that are behind bringing marquee sporting events to Greater Orlando. Led by expert moderator Despina McLaughlin, our panel provided insight, candor and authenticity as they shared their wide-ranging experiences as leaders in the Sports and Events industry. Thank you to our panelists: - Despina McLaughlin, Senior Public Information Officer, Orange County (moderator) - Amanda Horning, Venues Events Assistant Division Manager, Orlando Venues - Kyle Sturley, Senior Director of Marketing, Communications & Special Events, ...
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Member Spotlight (April) - Jayce Puttick

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 03-27-2023
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Our WISE Greater Orlando Member of the Month is Jaycelyn (Jayce) Puttick, Director, Strategic Partnerships for AdventHealth. Jayce loves being a part of WISE because she has enjoyed getting to know so many different women who work across the sports industry and the relationships she has built have been invaluable. Get to know Jayce below... Why I decided to be a board/committee member of WISE Greater Orlando… I had participated in WISE National and wanted to see those same opportunities and resources brought to my colleagues and friends in the Greater Orlando area. T he most rewarding aspect at your current role… ...
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Member Spotlight (March) - Jesy Rose

By WISE ORL Site Admin posted 02-28-2023
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Our WISE Greater Orlando Member of the Month is Jesy Rose, Marketing Manager for Planet Fitness. Get to know Jesy below... What I find most valuable about being a member of WISE… The thing I find the most valuable about being a WISE member is the opportunity it created for me as a woman both personally and professionally. Outside of networking, being a member of WISE allows me to interact with other women in the industry that I may otherwise, not get the chance to meet. Why I decided to be a board/committee member of WISE Greater Orlando… I decided I wanted to join a committee when I met Jayce and Lauren ...
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