Chicago State Deputy AD/Chief Operating Officer Jessica Poole joins Women Leaders in College Sports Director of Membership Engagement Kyra Kendricks at the 2023 NCAA Convention to discuss the crucial role SIDs play in connecting student-athletes to their athletic department. Poole shares the story of her career journey, which began as a student worker in the communications department and has culminated thus far as a Deputy AD and COO, illustrating the power of a communications professional in telling the student-athlete story. Poole also discusses her role as the first Black woman to lead College Sports Communicators, the importance of relationships and how she hopes to positively impact the leadership pipeline for women and people of color.
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