Social Change Through Athletics: One Woman’s Journey
Social Change Through Athletics: One Woman’s Journey
Kristin Gillette will focus on an examination of social change through the lens of athletics and more specifically its impact on women. She will also share insights on navigating the athletic landscape as a woman.
Ms. Gillette is entering her fourth year as Park Athletics Director of Athletics and joined the Pirates' staff in the Fall of 2021. She previously served as associate director of athletics/compliance at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kan. Prior to moving to a university, she spent nine years at the NAIA in Kansas City, Mo., serving as the director of Champions of Character for six years and three years managing national championships. While at the NAIA, she created the Champions of Character Live 5 program, an online student-athlete NAIA core values (integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership) training. In addition, she worked with councils and committees focused on the health and well-being of student-athletes, while also working directly with student-athletes in various national programs.
Link to full bio: https://parkathletics.com/