Please join us for a dynamic panel discussion as we revolutionize the sports dialogue. Hear from influential female leaders in the Tampa Bay sports scene as they share insights on elevating women in athletics. From amplifying women’s sports across the region to expanding one’s knowledge of the sports landscape, we're igniting change and celebrating Champa Bay’s vibrant sports community. Don't miss this chance to be at the forefront of the conversation, propelling women in sports to unprecedented levels of success. Learn from accomplished women how they overcame gender-related obstacles and charted their paths to leadership:
Panelists:
Tara Battiato, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - a seasoned NFL executive with over 14 years of experience in community impact and philanthropy. She is the vice president of community impact and executive director of the Glazer Vision Foundation at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where she leads the strategic direction and execution of platforms that enhance the lives of children and families in the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Battiato is a certified diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner who holds a DEI Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education. She also serves as a board member and an advisory council member for several local organizations that foster economic development, social justice, and inclusion. Her mission is to change the world through sport and to create an environment where all feel welcome and empowered. She is passionate about providing free access to affordable eye care and glasses to underserved children, as she believes that vision is essential for academic success and well-being.
Andrea Murphy, Vinik Sports Group - Andrea Murphy is the vice president of marketing at Vinik Sports Group and the Tampa Bay Lightning. In her role, she leads and oversees all facets of the marketing department including strategy, digital, and branding efforts for the organization. She oversees the day-to-day functions of fan engagement, acquisition strategies, and advertising campaigns executed by the marketing team. Prior to joining the Lightning, Murphy held the position of vice president of marketing & creative with the LA Kings. Earlier in her career, she held positions at Sony Pictures Television, ABC Television Network, The Marketing Arm, and 20th Century Fox. Murphy is a graduate of the University of Southern California. An Ohio native, outside of work Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband, Brendan, and her two children, Piper and Finn.
Denise Schilte-Brown, Tampa Bay Sun FC - head coach for the Tampa Bay Sun FC. Officially joined Super League Tampa Bay in November 2023, upon the completion of her 17th season as head coach for the University of South Florida (USF Bulls).
Schilte-Brown has led USF to six American Athletic Conference championships, including five straight seasons with a championship from 2017-2021. In 2020, she led the team as it won both the regular season and tournament championships in the same season for the first time. She also led the Bulls to four BIG EAST Championship appearances and has only missed two postseason conference tournaments in 15 seasons. She led USF to its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance in 2010, followed by seven more in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Under her leadership, the Bulls have advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament four times, in 2010, 2017, 2018 and 2020 and advanced to the third round for the first time in program history in 2019. USF’s 2018 NCAA postseason run resulted in the largest margin of victory and most goals in the NCAA Tournament for the Bulls when they beat UAlbany in the first round, 5-1, at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls continued a string of dominance in the American Athletic Conference in 2021, winning the regular season championship for the team’s sixth title in the last five years. Schilte-Brown continued her success at the helm of the USF program in 2019 and the COVID-impacted 2020 seasons, leading the team to conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances in both seasons. USF posted a record season in 2019, advancing to the third-round of the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history and earning its highest final ranking at No. 12 in the TDS rankings. In 2020, the team battled a postponement of the season to capture the regular season and tournament championship in the same year for the first time. Both 2017 and 2018 were record years for the Bulls, both with championships including a tournament championship in 2017 and a regular season title in 2018. USF posted a program-best AAC record of 7-1-1 during the regular season, and topped that with an 8-1-0 record in 2018.
Greenberg Traurig is the title sponsor for the Tampa Bay Chamber's Pearls of Wisdom programming which offers a platform to hear from and engage with accomplished women who generously share their professional journeys and success strategies. Additionally, these gatherings offer a space to address pertinent topics of significance to the broader business community. Greenberg Traurig Tampa attorneys Irinia Khasin and Andrea Nieto serve on the Women of Influence Committee who are responsible for planning these events and other signature women's programming produced by the Tampa Bay Chamber.