Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA)

Please join MOAA President Dr. Renae Myles-Payne as she hosts a Courageous Conversation with Dr. Jacqueline Schuman , Vice Chancellor of Athletics and Recreation/Director of Athletics at UMass Boston, and Jason Fein , Director of Athletics at Bates Athletics.  The three discuss antisemitism, the war between Israel and Hamas, and its effects on those here in America.  It's an enlightening conve...

Happy Holidays!  As we close out the year the hosts of "Welcome to the Cookout" discuss some important questions such as: Is regifting OK?  Favorite Holiday Memory? and Best Holiday Song?  We also hear from some of our MOAA Board Members regarding favorite holiday food, MOAA highlights, and what can MOAA members look forward to in 2024.

On today’s episode of Welcome to the Cookout, we’re joined by three amazing family members displaying why MOAA is for everybody. Joining us we have: Associate Vice President for Student Wellness and Theodore Katula Director of Athletics and Recreational Sports at Depauw University and MOAA Executive Committee member Stevie Baker-Watson , the Director of Athletics at University of Evansville and MO...

We took a bit of a fall break, but we’re back!  On the latest episode of Welcome to the Cookout, we chop it up with Lamarr Pottinger, Director of Leadership Development at the NCAA.  Lamarr gives us insight on the Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute as well as the other programs and services that the Leadership Development office provides.  Whether you’re looking for tips on applying to Lead...

The 2023 MOAA Symposium was truly an amazing time!  Join us and our guests MOAA President and Fort Valley State University’s Director of Athletics Dr. Renae Myles Payne , and the Senior Director of Strategic Communications for the Thurgood Marshall Fund Rob Knox as we discussed some of our favorite memories from symposium, why people should be members of MOAA, and some of their creative ideas for...

Happy Pride Month! On this month’s episode of “Welcome to the Cookout” Shatara, Jaz, and Davon are joined by University of Maryland’s Assistant AD for Student-Athlete Development Resa Lovelace and Towson’s Head Women’s Gymnastics coach Jay Ramirez to bring more awareness about LGBTQ topics especially within college athletics. Watch/listen as they discussed joys and challenges that our guests have...

On the latest episode of Welcome to the Cookout, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month we’re joined by University of Denver’s Associate Director for Student-Athlete Support Services Felicia Bergman and Cal’s Chief Marketing Officer Markeisha Everett to discuss burnout and the dangers it’s creating within college athletics. You’ll hear on a range of topics such as best practices for retaining s...

In the third episode of the MOAA Podcast, Membership Committee members  Shatara Stokes , George Washington University,  Jazlyn Eddings , University of Virginia, and  Davon Robb , Towson University, sit down to highlight the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with Bryan Blair , vice president and director of athletics at the University of Toledo, and Taurian Houston , exec...

In the second episode of the MOAA Podcast, Membership Committeee members  Shatara Stokes , George Washington University,  Jazlyn Eddings , University of Virginia, and  Davon Robb , Towson University, sit down to highlight the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with MOAA Past President and Denver Broncos Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion China Jude and cl...

In the first episode of the MOAA Podcast, Shatara Stokes, Jazlyn Eddings and Davon Robb sit down to discuss the happenings around MOAA, discuss the Hot Tea, share the stage with their guests and close out with their Mic Drop thoughts.

Closing Featured Speaker  Speaker: Corey Manning, Superhero By Day, Comedian By Night   Moderator: Ed Scott, Vice President/Director of Athletics, Morgan State University  It is a scientific fact that laughter improves your sense of well-being and is the best medicine to relieve stress. This session will encourage you to laugh and bring some balance to your life and career. MOAA wel...

Panelists: Darnell Smith, Director of Athletics, Texas A&M University San Antonio; Dr. Myron Pope, Vice President of Student Life, University of Alabama; Cheryl Wong, Assistant Commissioner, Pac-12 Conference; Lanea Tuiasosopo, Digital Community Manager, Voices in Sport  Mentorship and sponsorship of staff and colleagues can be rewarding.  There are also relationships that do not go...

Speakers: Len Elmore, Co-Chair, Knight Commission & Tom McMillen, President & CEO, LEAD1  Moderator: China Jude, VP of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Denver Broncos & MOAA President   This past year has been defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the world of intercollegiate athletics has simultaneously experienced a sea of change of its own. From the potential impacts of st...

Chris Barker, Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Wisconsin Parkside joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member. Host: Michael Bazemore   Join MOAA today! www. moaaweb.com

Cheryl Wong, Assistant Commissioner for Sports Management and Championships at the Pac-12 Conference joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member. Host: Michael Bazemore Join MOAA today! www. moaaweb.com

Therno Diallo, Assistant Director for Facilities and Events at Rutgers University joins us in this episode to discuss his career and why he is a MOAA member.   Host: Michael Bazemore   Join MOAA today! www. moaaweb.com

MOAA's commitment to promote and champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in collegiate athletics continues with the three-part webinar series aimed at helping new athletics diversity and inclusion designees (ADID) and other DEI personnel with creating and implementing DEI initiatives on their respective campuses. This session focused on the challenges facing diversity officers today, focusi...

Natasha Oakes, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator/Chief Diversity Officer at The University of North Texas, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member. Host: Michael Bazemore Join MOAA today! www. moaaweb.com

Dr. China Jude, MOAA President and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration, Senior Woman Administrator at the University of Wyoming, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member.    Host: Michael Bazemore   Join MOAA today! www.moaaweb.com

Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, Athletic Director at Dillard University, joins us in this episode to discuss her career and why she is a MOAA member Host: Michael Bazemore   Join MOAA today! www.moaaweb.com

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   Join MOAA today! www.moaaweb.com

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 Col...

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 Join MOAA today! www.moaaweb.com

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 Join MOAA today! www.moaaweb.com

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