Williams became the first African American woman to lead a DI conference.
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As we continue to reflect on Martin Luther King’s legacy, it’s only fitting that we highlight Big Sky Commissioner Andrea Williams, the first African-American woman to lead an NCAA Division I conference.
Access. Opportunity. A seat at the table of power, and not simply a disposable commodity on the playing field. This is what’s being fought for and demanded in the next frontier for people of color in the business of sports.
It’s no secret that we’re woefully underrepresented when it comes to ownership and the leadership positions of head coaches, general managers and athletic directors, among others. And when it comes to women of color, the dearth is beyond staggering.
But quietly, and with little fanfare, a historic step in the right direction was taken by Williams.
We spent some time with her at the Big Sky offices in Ogden, Utah recently to hear, in her own words, the power of her journey and her vision for the future.
