Why the Global Community Was Created

For years, many women working in sports leadership found themselves walking into rooms where they were often one of the only women at the table.

The work was meaningful, but it could also feel isolating.

The Global Community was created from the belief that leadership becomes stronger when people feel connected, supported, and seen.

What started as a vision to create space for women in high school sports has grown into a community focused on connection, mentorship, growth, and sustainable leadership.

Today, the Global Community continues to bring together leaders from across the country and around the world who believe in supporting one another while helping shape the future of educational athletics.

Meet our Founder

Jen Brooks, CMAA

Jen Brooks is an award-winning Athletic Director, speaker, mentor, and the founder of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports.

With more than 30 years of experience in educational athletics, Jen has spent her career advocating for women in sports leadership while helping create spaces where leaders feel supported, connected, and encouraged.

As someone who often found herself as one of the only women in the room, Jen recognized the importance of building stronger support systems for women navigating leadership in athletics.

That vision ultimately became the Global Community.

Through speaking, mentorship, leadership development, and authentic conversations, Jen continues to help leaders across the country feel less isolated and more connected to a larger community.

Become a Global Community State Leader

Are you passionate about supporting women in high school sports and helping create stronger connections within your state’s athletic community?

Global Community State Leaders serve as connectors, advocates, and relationship builders who help grow and strengthen the mission of the Global Community of Women in High School Sports at the local level.

This role is not about carrying more work alone. It is about helping create spaces where leaders feel supported, connected, and seen.

What Does a State Leader Do?

Build Community

Help connect athletic directors, coaches, athletic trainers, educators, future leaders, and allies within your state to the Global Community.

Share Opportunities

Promote upcoming Master Classes, mentorship opportunities, leadership resources, and events that can support and strengthen leaders in your area.

Be a Voice for Your State

Serve as a connection point between your state and the Global Community by sharing ideas, celebrating successes, identifying needs, and helping us better support educational athletics nationwide.

Encourage Connection

Create opportunities for people in your state to engage, collaborate, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Why Become a State Leader?

Make a Meaningful Impact

Help ensure women working in high school sports feel less isolated and more connected to opportunities, resources, and support.

Grow Your Leadership Network

Connect with passionate leaders across the country who are committed to strengthening educational athletics and supporting women in sports leadership.