Presented by Nike

United Through Play: Building the Future of Youth Sport

Mar 7, 2025

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Sport is more than a game; it’s a catalyst for systemic change—bringing communities together, empowering youth and advancing collective well-being. To unlock its full potential, we need champions from all spheres of influence in sport and beyond—funders, business leaders and anyone passionate about community development. Hear from leaders in business, community and sport who are building a movement in the U.S. through the Coalitions for Sport Equity to drive inclusion, support mental health, cultivate resilience, and create lasting positive outcomes for youth with sport as a strategy.

Vanessa Garcia-Brito, Nike’s Chief Impact Officer, will provide introduction to this session and its speakers.

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Megan Bartlett

Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport

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Scout Bassett

Scout Bassett Fund

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Shireen Zaman

The Ford Foundation

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Culture
Level: Beginner
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