“What we have is an athletic system that has been created by men, for men.”

— Donna A. Lopiano

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About Donna A. Lopiano

Sports Executive • American

Donna A. Lopiano is a highly influential American sports executive and a fervent advocate for gender equity in athletics. For 15 years, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Women's Sports Foundation, where...

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