The NBA is committed to creating pathways for HBCU students interested in careers in sports.
Join us for 5 days of conversations exploring the careers of Black professionals working in the National Basketball Association, February 15 - 19, 2022.
The NBA is committed to creating pathways for HBCU students interested in careers in sports.
Join us for 5 days of conversations exploring the careers of Black professionals working in the National Basketball Association.
The NBA HBCU Fellowship Series is a lineup of virtual events dedicated to providing insight and guidance to HBCU students who are interested in careers in sports. The Series showcases Black professionals who are eager to create pathways for a diverse and equitable workforce within the NBA. From inspiring stories to insider tips and advice, this series strengthens the advancement of HBCU students in sports professions.
HOSTED BY
Tru Pettigrew
Pettigrew oversees the organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy including all franchises – Timberwolves, Lynx, Iowa Wolves, and T-Wolves Gaming. Pettigrew also supports equity training and planning for parent company, Taylor Corporation.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Guests: Chief People Officer Sianneh Mulbah and Account Executive Will Eason.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Guest: Cavs Chief Commercial Officer Shelly Cayette.
Brooklyn Nets
Guests: Jackie Wilson, II, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the Brooklyn Nets.
Charlotte Hornets
Guests: Executive representatives of the Charlotte Hornets
Los Angeles Lakers
Guests: Executive representatives of the Los Angeles Lakers
Seth Bennett, Chief Marketing Officer
Charlotte Hornets
Bennett is responsible for the teams marketing strategy, brand identity and managing several departments including marketing and advertising, campaign and activations, creative services, youth programs, event and game presentation, technical operations, retail and team ambassadors
Ronnie Bryant, SVP and Chief Information Officer
Charlotte Hornets
A basketball player who opted for an academic scholarship to Alabama State University over playing the sport in college, Bryant enjoys being close to the game he loves.
Shelly Cayette, Chief Commercial Officer
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cayette joined the Cavs in 2012., where she most recently served as the team’s senior vice president of global partnerships. As chief commercial officer, she oversees all corporate and ticket sales revenue and strategy, sports programs, and membership sales and services.
Will Eason, Account Executive, Group Events
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves objective is uniting to push the culture forward, challenge the status quo, and accomplish things most didn't think was possible!
Sianneh Mulbah, Chief People Officer
Minnesota Timberwolves
Chief People Officer | Human Resources Executive | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Employee Engagement and Development | Organizational Change Management.
Jackie Wilson, II, Chief Diversity Officer
Brooklyn Nets
Jackie Wilson oversees BSE Global’s Diversity and Inclusion strategies, and helps to develop and execute the company’s overall social justice vision. He spearheads BSE’s Diversity Council, Employee Resource Groups and collaborates to provide a D&I lens across the company.
Current full-time HBCU undergraduate (rising juniors and seniors) and graduate students can apply through Feb. 20, 2022 to intern with the league office or teams for a ten-week period this summer.
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