EPISODE SUMMARY
Tune in to an engaging discussion with Julie Roe Lach, Millikin, NCAA Division One Conference Commissioner of the Horizon League, as she delves into her Tri Delta experiences, insights into college sports and her unwavering dedication to student-athletes.
EPISODE NOTES
Join us for a captivating conversation with Julie Roe Lach, Millikin, NCAA Division One Conference Commissioner of the Horizon League. Julie reflects on her Tri Delta experience, offers insights into the dynamic world of college sports and sheds light on the challenges and issues affecting student-athletes today.
Julie’s journey began as she transitioned from a Tri Delta collegiate leader to a prominent lawyer and advocate in college sports. Her story is a testament to resilience and shattering boundaries. Julie draws parallels between her role as a team captain and her leadership within Tri Delta, revealing how these lessons in accountability and teamwork set the stage for her early career.
From her formative internship at the NCAA to handling high-profile cases and affiliating with the first all-women sports law practice to her role as commissioner, she discusses the challenges of working in male-dominated environments and the importance of bringing humor to the table.
Julie’s passion for college athletics shines through as she offers her perspective on supporting student-athletes, championing mental health initiatives and highlighting the power of sports in personal growth and development.
You also still have time to join us for a live, up-close and personal session with Julie on Nov. 7. Visit tridelta.org/LEADDD for more information.
Here are some highlights:
1:00 – A look back at Julie’s collegiate experience in sports & sorority life
4:25 – How her collegiate years prepared her for her career
8:30 – A timeline of her career
12:15 – Being a female executive in a male-dominated industry
16:00 – What it’s like to be on the sidelines, cheering on her children
18:45 – A glimpse into Julie’s LEADDD Network session in November
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