Accelerating
Accelerating
Black Professionals
in Sports
About Us
The mission of the National Society of Black Sports Professionals Phoenix is to Connect, Empower, and Advance Sports Professionals across aspects of the sports and entertainment industries in Arizona, while engaging and collaborating with allies who share our vision. Founded in January 2022 and publicly launched on December 9, 2022, BSP Phoenix, a 501c3, strives to provide professional development and networking opportunities, foster meaningful connections, and serve as a leader and influencer in the evolving world of sports and entertainment.
Connect.
Empower.
Advance.
Connect. Empower. Advance.
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PURPOSE – To accelerate the advancement, retention, and positive impact of black professionals who work in or adjacent to sports and entertainment industries nationwide.
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VISION – To be the leading advocate and talent pipeline of top-performing black sports and entertainment professionals in the world.
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MISSION – To serve as the leading member-led organization for the career development, advancement and empowerment of black sports professionals through meaningful connections and strategic partnerships.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SHAUN MAYO
DANEEQUE CHAMBERLAIN
REBECCA CHILDRESS
CHRISTIAN FULLER
KGAI JONES
BRITTANE COOPER
PHILLIP FISHER
DEMARIO COLEMAN
JADA ALLENDER
TISH CLAY
SYLVESTER HOWARD III
KURT RUSSELL JR
AMBER BOUIE
MARKUS STEVENSON
AUTUMN McGOWAN
MARLINDA COLE
Board of directors
SHAUN MAYO
DANEEQUE CHAMBERLAIN
REBECCA CHILDRESS
CHRISTIAN FULLER
KGAI JONES
BRITTANE COOPER
PHILLIP FISHER
DEMARIO COLEMAN
JADA ALLENDER
TISH CLAY
SYLVESTER HOWARD III
KURT RUSSELL JR
AMBER BOUIE
MARKUS STEVENSON
AUTUMN McGOWAN
MARLINDA COLE
OUR GOALS
Grow active reach to 500 Members and Allies
Establish a formal mentorship program
Host at least 1 networking/professional development event per month
Establish connections with all major/minor sports and sports-related entities
How Will We Fulfill Our Mission?
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Networking and Fellowship Opportunities
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Professional Development
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Career/Job Opening Awareness
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Community Service and Scholarships
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Celebrating and Recognizing Accomplishments
Testimonials
BSP Phoenix has connected me with other black professionals in my arena and has allowed for networking leading to promising opportunities to growth!
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