World class role models who have shared their
stories at the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy.
Mia Hamm – Member of US National Soccer Team for 17 years. 2-time World Cup Champion, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 4-timeNCAA champion at UNC, World Cup Champion, ALL TIME leading scorer in women's soccer.
Robin Roberts – Co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Judge Marjorie O. Rendell - Federal Judge of the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals and First Lady of Pennsylvania.
Brandi Chastain - A Northern California native, was a member of the USA Women’s Soccer Team for 16 years. She is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996 and 2004), a two time World Cup Champion (1991 and 1999), and an Olympic Silver (white gold) Medalist (2000).
Marcia McDermott - Marcia McDermott is the first general manager of Chicago’s WPS franchise. She has also worked as a scout for the U.S. Women's National team and is on the board of the non-profit Chicago SCORES, which helps urban children by using writing, community service and soccer as tools to better their lives.
Stephanie Raymond – Illinois native and current WNBA player with the Chicago Sky
Carli Lloyd - A New Jersey native, has been playing on the USA Women’s National Team since 2005 and is a starter in the midfield. Carli won a bronze medal in the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China and a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, scoring the game winner in the final to beat Brazil.
Robin Roberts – Co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Judge Marjorie O. Rendell - Federal Judge of the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals and First Lady of Pennsylvania.
Brandi Chastain - A Northern California native, was a member of the USA Women’s Soccer Team for 16 years. She is a two time Olympic Gold Medalist (1996 and 2004), a two time World Cup Champion (1991 and 1999), and an Olympic Silver (white gold) Medalist (2000).
Marcia McDermott - Marcia McDermott is the first general manager of Chicago’s WPS franchise. She has also worked as a scout for the U.S. Women's National team and is on the board of the non-profit Chicago SCORES, which helps urban children by using writing, community service and soccer as tools to better their lives.
Stephanie Raymond – Illinois native and current WNBA player with the Chicago Sky
Carli Lloyd - A New Jersey native, has been playing on the USA Women’s National Team since 2005 and is a starter in the midfield. Carli won a bronze medal in the 2007 Women’s World Cup in China and a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, scoring the game winner in the final to beat Brazil.
Billie Jean King – Legendary Hall of Fame tennis star and founder of Women’s Sports Foundation. Named one of the “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century” by Life Magazine.
Darla Anderson - Pixar Animation Studios’ most accomplished film producer. She's produced such films as A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, Cars, and the blockbuster Toy Story 3.
Kate Markgraf - US Women's National Team star and professional player with the Chicago Red Stars. Capped over 200 times for the USA. Olympic Silver medalist, 2000 and Gold medalist 2004 and 2008. Women’s world cup winner in 1999.
Lindsay Tarpley - US Women's National Team star and professional player with the Boston Breakers. Olympic Gold medalist at 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Ranks in the top-15 all-time goal scorers in US history. Won a bronze medal in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. Named 2002 US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.
Nancy NeSmith - First female Women's Pro Soccer (WPS) Majority Owner: owner of the San Jose FC Gold Pride.
Darla Anderson - Pixar Animation Studios’ most accomplished film producer. She's produced such films as A Bug's Life, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, Cars, and the blockbuster Toy Story 3.
Kate Markgraf - US Women's National Team star and professional player with the Chicago Red Stars. Capped over 200 times for the USA. Olympic Silver medalist, 2000 and Gold medalist 2004 and 2008. Women’s world cup winner in 1999.
Lindsay Tarpley - US Women's National Team star and professional player with the Boston Breakers. Olympic Gold medalist at 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Ranks in the top-15 all-time goal scorers in US history. Won a bronze medal in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. Named 2002 US Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.
Nancy NeSmith - First female Women's Pro Soccer (WPS) Majority Owner: owner of the San Jose FC Gold Pride.