Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)

Dr. Renae Myles Payne, Senior Associate AD for Administration and Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Miami, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.

Host: Michael Bazemore  

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Speakers

Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and Executive Director for the Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change (ISSSSC) - San Jose State University

Dr. Albert Bimper Jr., Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity & Inclusion - Colorado State University

Host: Angel Mason, Director of Athletics - Berry College

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Jason Fein, Director of Athletics at Bates College, joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.   

Host: Michael Bazemore

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Sahar Abdur-Rashid - Assistant Director, Media Coordination and Statistics, Championships External Operations at the NCAA joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.

Host: Michael Bazemore

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Rob Knox, Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Communications at UNC Greensboro joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member. 

Host: Michael Bazemore

Shamika Kentish, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance at George Mason University, starts off the MOAA Member Chat series sharing her journey and why she is a MOAA member.

Host: Michael Bazemore

Are you new to the industry (0-3 years), a current graduate assistant or intern, or a soon-to-be graduating senior that is looking at your next steps? If you are and are interested in learning more about the NAIA and what its institutions have to offer, join the conversation on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 to hear from NAIA leaders who are passionate and want to share why the NAIA is a natural next step.

Host: Dr. Kiki Barnes, Dillard University

- Robert Cashell, Cascade Collegiate Conference

- Joe Glover, Indiana University Southeast

- Jordan Gabriel, Loyola University New Orleans

- Darnell Smith, Texas A&M University-San Antonio

- Earl Swift, Lawrence Technological University

MOAA Virtual Symposium (2020) -​ Down But Not Out

- Kevin Anderson

- Tonia Walker, Bluefield College

This session focused on how to navigate employment transitions whether they are voluntary or involuntary. Kevin Anderson and Tonia Walker discussed strategies to implement when you are in-between jobs, accepting change and preparing to take that next step to elevate your career

MOAA Virtual Symposium​ (2020) - Then and Now

- Clint Bryant, Augusta

- Sean Frasier, Northern Illinois

- Dr. Sharon Beverly, Beverly & Associates

- Peggy Davis, Virginia State

- Mario Moccia, New Mexico State

MOAA Past Presidents spoke on the progression they’ve seen during their days of being involved in MOAA. This session was geared towards the transformation MOAA has made as an Association in all aspects including membership, opportunities and making a difference in collegiate athletics.

MOAA Virtual Symposium​ (2020) - Featured Speaker: Dr. Leonard Moore

Dr. Leonard Moore, Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement at the University of Texas will discuss the best strategies for minority administrators to affect change in environments that do not always reflect diversity and inclusion