​Exclusive Virtual Session for Current & Former College/Pro Athletes

​In sports, you learned exactly what it takes to win. Now, whether you're still competing or transitioned into a new opportunity, building a career in sports, media & entertainment brings its own unique set of challenges that only athletes understand.

​Join Arena's CEO, Parul Khosla, for an intimate conversation designed specifically for athletes interested in career opportunities in sports, media & entertainment.

​Learn from athletes at different stages of their journey who've transitioned and built impressive careers working in the industry:

• ​Brandon Johnson | Sr. Analyst, Boston Consulting Group

• ​Chelsea Suitos | Business Development Lead, Temu

• ​Gia Trevisan | Athlete Fellow, LA28 Olympics

​What Athletes Will Learn:

• ​How to translate your competitive mindset into business impact in sports, media & entertainment

• ​Strategies for navigating the industry as an athlete

• ​Real insights from athletes who've built successful careers

• ​Live Q&A addressing your specific challenges and questions as an athlete exploring career opportunities

​Ready to leverage your unique perspective as an athlete in sports, media & entertainment? Join us for this exclusive conversation about building a career in the industry.

​Limited spots available exclusively for current and former college/pro athletes.

​Meet Our Speakers:

​Brandon Johnson

​Brandon joined BCG's Media Practice as a Senior Analyst in December 2022. In his time there he's supported work in the TV/Video industries, Advertising, Private Equity, and has become the lead analyst in Sports. Prior to joining BCG, Brandon worked at Warner Bros. Discovery as an analyst on the Turner Sports Research and Insights team, where he was able to hone skills in TV/Media analytics, support ad sales RFPs with market and internal insights, and also assist with programming, budgeting and strategic planning initiatives.

​Before making the jump to analytics, Brandon was an athlete, playing four years of college basketball (two at Boston University, two at Babson College) plus a year professionally in England. He also worked for two athlete representation firms – creating video content used to help place clients with professional teams in Europe at one agency and an internship working for a prominent NBA agent in college.

​Chelsea Suitos

​Chelsea currently leads Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at Temu, following leadership roles at TikTok, Instagram, and Nike. She specializes in building businesses from 0-1, with a focus on women's sports strategy, emerging technologies, and social commerce.

​A former Division I and National Team athlete, Chelsea represented the Philippines National Team at the World Championships, Asian Games, and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers, and was a 4-year starter for the University of Arizona softball team. She served as Pac-12 Student-Athlete Representative to the NCAA and President of Arizona's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, championing initiatives to elevate the athlete experience. Chelsea holds dual degrees in Family Studies & Human Development and Retail Consumer Sciences, fueling her passion for understanding people to better serve them.

​Gia Trevisan

​An Olympic track and field athlete, Gia competed for UC Berkeley and the University of Arizona before pursuing an 8-year career at the professional level. She represented Italy in three World Championships and competed in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

​Currently serving as an Athlete Fellow at LA28 in the Sport Competition Planning department, Gia focuses on delivery of the field of play and coordinating athlete logistics between the village, warm-up areas, and competition venues.

​Looking ahead, Gia aims to bridge gaps that help athletes advance their careers both on and off the field. She is passionate about working in partnerships + sports marketing to help advance the athlete image. A big career goal for Gia is working on founding a nonprofit with her husband to provide athletes with travel and medical grants, among other resources.

​Who are we?

​Arena is the first career development platform focused on supporting and connecting the next generation of sports, media & entertainment professionals to opportunities.

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​​Disclaimers:

​RSVP acceptance for this event is only guaranteed for current or former collegiate or professional athletes.

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