Lansing Sports Commission Hosts Inaugural FIERCE Women in Sports Event

The Lansing Sports Commission® is excited to announce its inaugural FIERCE Women in Sports event, a celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. The event features keynote presentations from Michigan State Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick and Dr. Ashleigh Huffman, an ESPN Stuart Scott Humanitarian Award Recipient.
 

“We’re thrilled to launch FIERCE and honor the incredible contributions of girls and women in sports,” said Meghan Ziehmer, Executive Director of the Lansing Sports Commission. "We can’t wait to hear from these two remarkable women about the power of mentorship and how sport can serve as a universal language to bring people together.”
 

Event Details

What: FIERCE Women in Sports

When: February 5, 2025, from 8:30–11:30 AM

Where: MSUFCU Headquarters Building 2 - Community Room
3899 Coolidge Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823

Cost: Complementary

RSVP: https://conta.cc/3NYVpwA

Featured Keynote Speakers:

Robyn Fralick

Robyn Fralick is in her second season as Michigan State’s women’s basketball head coach. In her first season, she led the Spartans to a 22-9 record, the team’s best since 2015-16, and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Fralick is the sixth coach in program history, with a 214-85 career record (.716). At MSU, she guided the team to a 12-6 Big Ten record, with four players earning All-Big Ten honors. Previously, Fralick spent five years at Bowling Green, where she achieved a 88-73 record, including a 31-7 season. A native of Okemos, Michigan, she was a standout athlete in high school.

Dr. Ashleigh Huffman

Dr. Ashleigh Huffman is the VP of Global Engagement at the Institute for Sport and Social Justice and the former Chief of Sports Diplomacy at the U.S. Department of State. Dr. Huffman works with governments, sports leagues, universities, and businesses to tackle global issues in sport and advance democratic priorities such as gender equity, diversity and inclusion, disability rights and racial justice. As the Chief of Sports Diplomacy, she served as a leading advisor on international sport policy and oversaw international exchange opportunities, including world championships, the Olympics and Paralympics, and the World Cup. Her work with espnW and the U.S. Department of State was awarded the ESPN Stuart Scott Humanitarian Award for its impact on women and girls and persons with disabilities in 120 countries.

What is FIERCE?

FIERCE Women in Sports was created on the principle that Females Ignite, Empower, Respect, Collaborate and Engage with one another to expand our networks and strengthen relationships. In its inaugural year FIERCE Women in Sports is a day of celebration.

Food and beverages, décor and takeaways for the FIERCE event have all been provided by women owned businesses from across the region.

This event is open to the public, but RSVPs are required. For more information and to secure your spot, visit: https://www.lansingsports.org/fierce/