Nix says taking on the new role speaks volumes to the importance of representation and hopes she can inspire and empower individuals who look like her to step into the corporate side of sports.

     The appointment is historic as it marks the first time a Black woman has held a vice president role in the organization’s history. Although her career path wasn’t traditionally in the social impact space, Nix had developed opportunities that would allow her to work on projects designed to drive change. While serving in roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, she would organize community events. […]