Celebrating Our Champions of Possibility

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On January 15, WIT hosted our Champions of Possibility event – a special evening dedicated to celebrating those who make our mission possible. The event was a joyful gathering filled with connection, reflection, and celebration of the incredible impact our community has created over the past year.

Multiple Ways to Make a Difference

After a happy hour where attendees had a chance to reconnect and meet new people in the WIT community, guests explored our Impact Stations, where they learned more about the programs WIT volunteers and partners make possible, opportunities to become part of the WIT Community Giving Circle, and WIT merchandise available for purchase.

Inspiring Stories of Impact

Kerri Sauer, Managing Director at Sia Partners (and our 2025 Woman of the Year: Mid-Sized Business), shared her personal experiences with WIT and spoke to the power of community, connection, and the impact WIT has had on her journey.

Ryan Radding, Senior Vice President of Financial Services U.S. and Canada at Salesforce, highlighted Salesforce’s partnership with WIT, sharing why investing in community and supporting women in technology is a priority for the organization.

Become Our Next Champion of Possibility!

Thank you to all who attended and celebrated with us! Your commitment and enthusiasm are the heartbeat of WIT. Learn more about how you can get involved, whether as a volunteer, partner, or supporter.

Sports Technology and Leadership: Insights from Our Virtual Forum

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On January 21, 2026, WIT hosted a virtual forum exploring how technology is transforming women’s sports and how female leaders are shaping the future of athletics. The discussion was moderated by Marie Mouchet and brought together three accomplished panelists:

  • Joni Taylor, Texas A&M basketball coach and five-time USA Basketball gold medalist
  • Tiffany Daniels, SEC Associate Commissioner for Competition and former University of Georgia player
  • Danielle Donehew, Executive Director of the WBCA, trained engineer, former Pat Summitt staffer, and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

Leadership, Representation, and the Future of Sports Tech

Each speaker shared experiences of being “the only woman in the room,” especially early in their careers. Over time, their approach shifted from trying to fit in to confidently asserting expertise and leadership. Women must not only use technology in sports, but lead its development and application.

Technology in Athlete Performance

The panel highlighted how wearables and data are revolutionizing training and player safety. Joni Taylor shared how tools like the KINEXON track player movements, workloads, and recovery. Transparent sharing of this data allows athletes to monitor progress and learn from their performance.

AI and Smarter Competition Management

Tiffany Daniels discussed how AI systems such as Fastbreak.ai have streamlined complex scheduling for conferences. These tools consider factors like home/away balance, rest periods, travel distances, and television requests to optimize schedules while reducing human error.

Visibility and Growth of Women’s Basketball

The conversation explored the growing audience and commercial value of women’s basketball. From a single televised NCAA final in 1982 to hundreds of games today, viewership continues to rise. Danielle Donehew stressed that fan engagement is critical to sustaining the sport’s growth.