Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA): Recent Episodes
Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)
The Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA) provides opportunities to exchange ideas, advocate increased participation and administrative opportunities for minorities in athletics. The MOAA also promotes generating a sports culture that supports the values necessary to teach and learn respect for self and others. Our podcast is an audio extension of the great content and resources we provide our membership.
Please join MOAA President Dr. Renae Myles-Payne as she hosts a Courageous Conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Schuman, Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation/Director of Athletics at UMass Boston, and Jason Fein, Director of Athletics at Bates Athletics. The three discuss antisemitism, the war between Israel and Hamas, and its effects on those here in America. It'san enlightening conversation that also shows the importance of checking on your people.
Happy Holidays! As we close out the year the hosts of "Welcome to the Cookout" discuss some important questions such as: Is regifting OK? Favorite Holiday Memory? and Best Holiday Song? We also hear from some of our MOAA Board Members regarding favorite holiday food, MOAA highlights, and what can MOAA members look forward to in 2024.
On today’s episode of Welcome to the Cookout, we’re joined by three amazing family members displaying why MOAA is for everybody. Joining us we have: Associate Vice President for Student Wellness and Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports at Depauw University and MOAA Executive Committee member Stevie Baker-Watson, the Director of Athletics at University of Evansville and MOAA Board member Dr. Kenneth Ziggy Siegfried, and last but certainly not least, the Director of Athletics at Bates College and MOAA Board member Jason Fein. Enjoy some time at the Cookout as we talk about the importance of having diverse representation at the table as well as why everyone benefits from being a member of MOAA.
We took a bit of a fall break, but we’re back! On the latest episode of Welcome to the Cookout, we chop it up with Lamarr Pottinger, Director of Leadership Development at the NCAA. Lamarr gives us insight on the Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute as well as the other programs and services that the Leadership Development office provides. Whether you’re looking for tips on applying to Leadership Development programming or just looking for a good book to read, be sure to tune in to the latest episode.
The 2023 MOAA Symposium was truly an amazing time! Join us and our guests MOAA President and Fort Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dr. Renae Myles Payne, and the Senior Director of Strategic Communications for the Thurgood Marshall Fund Rob Knox as we discussed some of our favorite memories from symposium, why people should be members of MOAA, and some of their creative ideas for future sessions and locations for symposium.
Happy Pride Month! On this month’s episode of “Welcome to the Cookout” Shatara, Jaz, and Davon are joined by University of Maryland’s Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development Resa Lovelace and Towson’s Head Women’s Gymnastics coach Jay Ramirez to bring more awareness about LGBTQ topics especially within college athletics. Watch/listen as they discussed joys and challenges that our guests have experienced throughout their career, how to create a supportive environment in your department for those in the LGBTQ community, and common false narratives about the LGBTQ community.
On the latest episode of Welcome to the Cookout, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we’re joined by University of Denver’s Associate Director for Student-Athlete Support Services Felicia Bergman and Cal’s Chief Marketing Officer Markeisha Everett to discuss burnout and the dangers it’s creating within college athletics. You’ll hear on a range of topics such as best practices for retaining staff, the importance for leaders to be vulnerable, and self-care. Take a listen and feel free to share with others.
In the third episode of the MOAA Podcast, Membership Committee members Shatara Stokes, George Washington University, Jazlyn Eddings, University of Virginia, and Davon Robb, Towson University, sit down to highlight the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with Bryan Blair, vice president and director of athletics at the University of Toledo, and Taurian Houston, executive associate AD for administration at Dartmouth College, and close out with their Mic Drop thoughts.
In the second episode of the MOAA Podcast, Membership Committeee members Shatara Stokes, George Washington University, Jazlyn Eddings, University of Virginia, and Davon Robb, Towson University, sit down to highlight the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with MOAA Past President and Denver Broncos Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion China Jude and close out with their Mic Drop thoughts.
In the first episode of the MOAA Podcast, Shatara Stokes, Jazlyn Eddings and Davon Robb sit down to discuss the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with their guests and close out with their Mic Drop thoughts.
Closing Featured Speaker Speaker: Corey Manning, Superhero By Day, Comedian By Night
Moderator: Ed Scott, Vice President/Director of Athletics, Morgan State University
It is a scientific fact that laughter improves your sense of well-being and is the best medicine to relieve stress. This session will encourage you to laugh and bring some balance to your life and career. MOAA welcomes Superhero By Day Comedian By Night Corey Manning to help us laugh a little in spite of the challenging year we have experienced.
Passing of the Gavel - Speakers: China Jude, MOAA President and Ed Scott, MOAA President-Elect
Panelists: Darnell Smith, Director of Athletics, Texas A&M University San Antonio; Dr. Myron Pope, Vice President of Student Life, University of Alabama; Cheryl Wong, Assistant Commissioner, Pac-12 Conference; Lanea Tuiasosopo, Digital Community Manager, Voices in Sport Mentorship and sponsorship of staff and colleagues can be rewarding.
There are also relationships that do not go well. This session will explore the relationship between mentors and mentees. The panelists will discuss how mentorship has played a role in their lives and career development. Learn what responsibilities mentees have in building the relationship. Hear about the difference between mentors and sponsors, the benefits of both, and how to take a good relationship from mentoring to sponsoring.
Speakers: Len Elmore, Co-Chair, Knight Commission & Tom McMillen, President & CEO, LEAD1
Moderator: China Jude, VP of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Denver Broncos & MOAA President
This past year has been defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the world of intercollegiate athletics has simultaneously experienced a sea of change of its own. From the potential impacts of student-athletes controlling their name, image and likeness, to the changing landscape of recruiting because of increased transfer flexibility, and the impact of greater state and federal oversight, college athletics is changing dramatically and quickly. In this session, our panel will discuss what these changes will mean for athletic departments, institutions, and the health and welfare of student-athletes.
Chris Barker, Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin Parkside joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Cheryl Wong, Assistant Commissioner for Sports Management and Championships at the Pac-12 Conference joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Therno Diallo, Assistant Director for Facilities and Events at Rutgers University joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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MOAA's commitment to promote and champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in collegiate athletics continues with the three-part webinar series aimed at helping new athletics diversity and inclusion designees (ADID) and other DEI personnel with creating and implementing DEI initiatives on their respective campuses.
This session focused on the challenges facing diversity officers today, focusing on the changes since March 2020 when the ADID designation was implemented. Full time positions, as well as designations have been created on a number of campuses. Also, the requests of longtime diversity officers on some campuses have changed or responsibilities have increased. This webinar will discuss some of the challenges currently being faced by campus diversity officers and ways to approach them on your campus.
Natasha Oakes, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief Diversity Officer at The University of North Texas, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Dr. China Jude, MOAA President and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Wyoming, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, Athletic Director at Dillard University, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Dr. Renae Myles Payne, Senior Associate AD for Administration and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Miami, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Speakers
Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Executive Director for the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change (ISSSSC) - San Jose State University
Dr. Albert Bimper Jr., Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity & Inclusion - Colorado State University
Host: Angel Mason, Director of Athletics - Berry College
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Jason Fein, Director of Athletics at Bates College, joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Sahar Abdur-Rashid - Assistant Director, Media Coordination and Statistics, Championships External Operations at the NCAA joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
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Rob Knox, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications at UNC Greensboro joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
Shamika Kentish, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at George Mason University, starts off the MOAA Member Chat series sharing her journey and why she is a MOAA member.
Host: Michael Bazemore
Are you new to the industry (0-3 years), a current graduate assistant or intern, or a soon-to-be graduating senior that is looking at your next steps? If you are and are interested in learning more about the NAIA and what its institutions have to offer, join the conversation on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to hear from NAIA leaders who are passionate and want to share why the NAIA is a natural next step.
Host: Dr. Kiki Barnes, Dillard University
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Robert Cashell, Cascade Collegiate Conference
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Joe Glover, Indiana University Southeast
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Jordan Gabriel, Loyola University New Orleans
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Darnell Smith, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
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Earl Swift, Lawrence Technological University
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Down But Not Out
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Kevin Anderson
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Tonia Walker, Bluefield College
This session focused on how to navigate employment transitions whether they are voluntary or involuntary. Kevin Anderson and Tonia Walker discussed strategies to implement when you are in-between jobs, accepting change and preparing to take that next step to elevate your career
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Then and Now
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Clint Bryant, Augusta
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Sean Frasier, Northern Illinois
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Dr. Sharon Beverly, Beverly & Associates
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Peggy Davis, Virginia State
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Mario Moccia, New Mexico State
MOAA Past Presidents spoke on the progression they’ve seen during their days of being involved in MOAA. This session was geared towards the transformation MOAA has made as an Association in all aspects including membership, opportunities and making a difference in collegiate athletics.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Featured Speaker: Dr. Leonard Moore
Dr. Leonard Moore, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas will discuss the best strategies for minority administrators to affect change in environments that do not always reflect diversity and inclusion
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Comfort Zone
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Dr. Kristene Kelly, Dartmouth
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Terlynn Olds, Alaska-Fairbanks
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Nona Richardson, Utah
There are quite a few women in our industry that have taken positions at institutions that many would raise an eyebrow to and not even consider. This session recognized a few of the women that have taken that drastic step in their careers and done the unthinkable to get to where they are today.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Featured Speaker: Greg Brown
Learfield IMG College Co-Chairman of Board of Directors and Advisor, Greg Brown and NIU Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics, Sean Frazier, shared insights on where the industry is on a myriad of topics in the collegiate athletic industry.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Media Training 101
- Bob Williams, NCAA
There are times that you are put into the spotlight and may not know exactly how to handle it. Bob Williams from the NCAA equipped the audience with the necessary tools to successfully tackle the spotlight and leave a positive public image on you and your institutional or organizational brand.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Mental Health
- Dwight Hollier, UNC
Mental health awareness has been a growing topic in the sports industry world that we can never take for granted. We hope this session brought even more awareness, as well as equipped you with tools to implement into your daily duties with staff, student-athletes, and even yourself.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Employment Evaluations
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Jason Horn, Xavier University (Louisiana)
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Monica Lebron, Tulane University
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Tiffany Releford, Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP
How would you evaluate your overall performance in your current position? This session helped attendees prepare for their employment evaluation and what to expect based on their performance.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Switching It Up
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Preston Beverly
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Jeff Jackson, Big 12
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Jenn Noon, FDU-Florham
This session focused on the transitional skills you can take from coaching and implement into your administrative style and philosophy. Coaching and administration are different, but very similar. These panelists have successfully made the transition and will share their story.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - Opening Featured Speaker: Keith Tribble
Current Executive Senior Associate and Partner of Brentwood Partners, Keith Tribble kicked off the 20 Years & Beyond: A Celebration of Progress Symposium. Tribble spoke about his tenure as an athletic administrator and what it took to become a successful Athletic Director.
MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) - AD Panel
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Dan Guerrero, UCLA
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Charlie Titus, UMass Boston
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Debbie Yow, NC State
Developing an Executive Presence: Panel
Beverly & Associates Consulting Firm
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Dr. Sharon R. Beverly
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Dr. Denisha Hendricks
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Richard H. Williams
Kristi Dosh discusses how to improve your resume, cover letter and interviewing skills.
Dr. Kevin D. Rome discusses hiring within athletics from the perspective of a university president.
Taunya M. Tinsley, Ph.D. discusses techniques to better help administrators navigate their workplace environment.