Sports Gala Host Committee
Eric B.
Eric B.
Eric B.
Hip Hop Hall of Famer & Legendary DJ, producer, rapper, and one half of the iconic duo Eric B. & Rakim. Eric B. also brought his talents to television as Lt. Mike Gee on CBS’s Blue Bloods.
Madeline Dinonno
Eric B.
Eric B.
President & CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, leading global efforts to advance DEI in entertainment. A longtime entertainment executive and advocate for meaningful representation in media.
Kelly Warnell
Eric B.
Kenneth Shirley
Award-winning global entertainment strategist. 20+ years of industry experience and leadership roles with ESI Media and Hearst UK. Founder of Screen Masters International, representing top talent across film, television, music, gaming, and live entertainment.
Kenneth Shirley
Lauren Sesselmann
Kenneth Shirley
Navajo filmmaker, director, choreographer, and founder of Indigenous Enterprise. His work brings Indigenous stories and culture to global audiences through film, dance, and live performance, including work featured at the Super Bowl, Lincoln Center, and Sydney Opera House.
Karen Clarkson
Lauren Sesselmann
Lauren Sesselmann
Award-winning Choctaw Traditional & Contemporary Artist recognized by the Santa Fe Indian Market, Heard Museum, and Choctaw Nation Indian Arts Show. Her honors include 2026 Best of Show at the Phippen Museum, First Place at the Heard Museum Indian Market, and the 2024 Arizona Governor’s Choice Award.
Lauren Sesselmann
Lauren Sesselmann
Lauren Sesselmann
Olympic bronze medalist and former Canadian National Team soccer player who competed at the 2012 London Olympics and 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A Pan American Games gold medalist and Purdue Athletics Hall of Famer, Lauren is passionate about empowering athletes and inspiring the next generation.