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It's finally starting to feel like fall in Tampa Bay! Check out what's happening with our chapter this month...

We are always eager to highlight our members and accomplishments, and if you want to share something for the next newsletter, drop us a line!

The Events Committee is looking for additional volunteers to help put on the wonderful events for our members. Are you interested in joining? Please email us to learn more!

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Upcoming Events

Join us at The Sommelier Hideaway on Thursday! Space is limited so RSVP now!

Next month, we will have an exciting event from our DEI group, Welcoming Her into the Champion's Circle: Building Allyship in Sports! Stay tuned for more information.

Welcome New Members

• Anna Stone, University of Tampa
• Cally Waggoner, Valspar Championship
• Dania Vizzi, USOPC
• De Anna Sheffield Ward, Tampa Bay Rays
• Desiree Ellison, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club
• Emily Chesler
• Emma Shepley, University of Tampa
• Katie Reynolds, University of Tampa
• Lyndsey Tyl, University of Alabama
• MaryBeth Williams, Friends of the Riverwalk Inc.
• Megan Chenier, The University of Tampa
• Natalie Cruz, Saint Leo University Athletics & Recreation
• Shaylyn Edwards, Philadelphia Phillies/ Clearwater Threshers
• Teegan Vangellow, Valspar Championship

Congrats

• Congratulations to Dr. Michelle Harrolle, Dr. Janelle Wells and founding member, USF Muma College of Business' Vinik Sports and Entertainment Management Program for being ranked the BEST SportBusiness Postgraduate program in Florida, #3 in the U.S. and #3 in the world.
• WISE Tampa Bay was well represented at the 2022 USF Women Leadership and Philanthropy Annual Symposium. Congrats to members Tara Battiato, Janelle Wells, Kamila Khasanov and Angel Williams who all served as program presenters/panelists.

• Congrats to the Tampa Bay Rays on a fantastic 2022 season!

President's Corner

This past month the University of Tampa and their sport management program hosted a WISE Tampa Bay 101 and unveiling of the new Student Ambassador Program. The WISE Tampa Bay Student Ambassador Program is an optional initiative for student members interested in gaining additional leadership and volunteer experience by working directly with our local Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee on event management and membership deliverables.