Breaking Records and Barriers: A Conversation with Allyson Felix and Alysia Montaño
Join Allyson Felix and Alysia Montaño—track stars, advocates, activists, and mothers—as they discuss navigating the sports world and their careers through motherhood. Inspired to act following their experiences navigating the systemic barriers facing women and mothers in sports, Alysia chose to start a nonprofit, and Allyson chose to focus on creating change through business. Through their efforts, they are working to leave the sporting world better for the next generation and create increased support for women and working moms overall. Moderated by Danette Leighton, CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), these game-changing speakers will share how their distinct yet aligned approaches are breaking barriers for women, and what still needs to be done for more equitable child care solutions.
Schedule:
6pm: Doors open/guest check in at Athleta The Point
6:30pm: Mix, Mingle & Shopping. Light bites from Tocaya will be provided + Bev wine, Proud Source Water and Suja Juice.
6:30pm-7:15pm: Panel with Allyson Felix, Alysia Montaño, Danette Leighton
7:15pm-7:45pm: Mix, Mingle & Shopping
8pm: Event Concludes
Speakers:
Danette Leighton - Chief Executive Officer @ Women’s Sports Foundation
Danette Leighton serves as CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King to strengthen and expand participation and leadership opportunities through research, advocacy, community programming and a wide variety of collaborative partnerships. Leighton joined WSF in 2022 as the seventh CEO in the organization’s history, annually serving millions of girls and women to improve access and equity across all sports as fierce advocates of Title IX. By Title IX’s 50th Anniversary in June of 2022, WSF will have invested over $100 million to expand access and opportunities for girls and women in sports.
Allyson Felix - Track and field champion / President & Co-founder, Saysh
Athlete, mother and entrepreneur Allyson Felix is the most decorated Track & Field Olympian in history– a nine-time Olympic medalist and six-time Olympic Champion. She has won a mind-blowing, twenty-five global medals at the Olympics and World Championships. A passionate advocate for child care and women’s equity, she serves on the board of directors for nonprofit &Mother. She loves children and serves as a member of the Right To Play board hoping to raise awareness for underserved children in developing regions. Her determination is now carrying over to the business sector where she is the Founder and President of Saysh, a community-centered lifestyle brand for and by women; an investor in a plant-based protein bar company; and serves as an advisor to a fitness technology startup. Allyson has accomplished so much, but her greatest accomplishment and her greatest love is her daughter, Camryn, who reminds her everyday that she can never stop fighting for what is right in this world. She continues to strive for greatness in all areas reminding us that we all can achieve things we never dreamed of.
Alysia Montaño - Track and field champion / Co-Founder, & Mother
Alysia Montaño is an Olympian and Global Medalist, a seven-time USA Track & Field National Champion and a mother of three. Montaño graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. As an author, entertainer, spokesperson, and entrepreneur she has channeled her gift for inspiring others to demand for and make change while demonstrating her skills for brand and business, thus allowing her to co-found the non-profit &Mother, in which its mission is to break-down barriers that limit a woman's choice from pursuing and thriving in her career and motherhood.