Women of Nationals Baseball
The Washington Nationals are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment across all levels of the organization. To celebrate the women that make us great, we asked a few of them to share their experiences and the advice they have for others looking for their place in sports.
Alexandra Cruz
Corporate Partnerships
Senior Manager, Sponsorship Activation
Washington Nationals Senior Manager of Sponsorship Activation Alexandra Cruz shares her advice and experiences working in sports. Cruz says she got her first job in sports by asking herself, “Why not me?”
Betsy Philpott
Legal
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Senior Vice President and General Counsel Betsy Philpott talks about those who inspired her to work in sports. Philpott also talks about the journey she took to Major League Baseball.
Cameron Garland
Washington Nationals Philanthropies
Coordinator, Development
Cameron Garland, Development Coordinator of Washington Nationals Philanthropies, talks about the importance of empowering women around her. Garland also advises others to “be persistent and don’t take no for an answer.”
Cassie Bullis
Ticket Services
Account Executive, Membership Services
Washington Nationals Ticket Services Account Executive Cassie Bullis shares how to beat the odds in a job hunt even when it seems impossible. Bullis also talks about how she enjoys working with her female colleagues.
Elise Holman
Executive Management
Senior Vice President
Washington Nationals Senior Vice President Elise Holman shares advice for young professionals. She encourages others to keep their options open and work on creating a network with the industry.
Emily Ahnin
Ballpark Operations
Coordinator, Guest Experience
Emily Ahnin, Guest Experience Coordinator, shares how she enjoys being in an empowering environment. She encourages others to “always go for it” because you never know what is going to happen.
Kerin Kolonoskie
Marketing, Broadcast and Game Presentation
Senior Creative Director
Washington Nationals Senior Creative Director Kerin Kolonoskie shares advice on how to gain experience within the sports industry and beyond. Kolonoskie advises others to learn from those around them and to “keep pushing.”
Lisa Marie Czop
Ballpark Operations
Senior Vice President
Lisa Marie Czop, Senior Vice President of Ballpark Operations, says she is used to being the only woman in the room, but adds that it can be an opportunity. She also explains how different perspectives are crucial to the success of an organization.
Maribel Castro
Ticket Services
Manager, VIP Services
Maribel Castro, Manager of VIP Services, shares her advice on how to get started working in sports. Castro also says that she has seen an increase of women working in sports.
Missy Jenkins
Business Strategy & Analytics
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Washington Nationals Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Missy Jenkins shares advice on being yourself and making sure your voice is heard. Jenkins also advises on the importance of finding an advocate within the industry.
Nicole Murray
Community Relations
Director
Nicole Murray, Director of Community Relations, shares her advice on finding your way in sports by finding others like you. Murray shares that every situation is unique, but others might be having similar experiences.
Sadé Means
Community Relations
Manager
Sadé Means, Washington Nationals Community Relations Manager, shares her advice on finding your passion and purpose and applying them to your career. Means also says how supportive her colleagues have been during her time with the Nationals.
Tessa More
Corporate Partnerships
Senior Manager, Suite Services
Tessa More, Senior Manager of Suite Services, shares how to make sure your voice is heard. More also talks about how important it is to share your opinions because you are sharing an additional perspective.
Wendy Bailey
Marketing, Broadcast and Game Presentation
Executive Director, Content & Broadcasting
Washington Nationals Executive Director of Content and Broadcasting Wendy Bailey shares the importance of seeing women in leadership roles and what it can mean to those looking to work in sports.
Zoey Johnson
Experience & Hospitality
Guest Support Specialist
Washington Nationals Guest Support Specialist Zoey Johnson talks about the importance of advocating for yourself. Johnson expresses how she enjoys the environment at the Nationals and how she is excited to come to work every day.