4.2 It's Who I Am // Dr. Nefertiti Walker

During this walk, Dr. Nef encourages us all to be courageous and find our joy.  An Atlanta native, Dr. Nef stayed close to home and began her educational career as a college athlete at Georgia Tech. After a couple years, she transferred to Stetson University. While at Stetson where she earned both her bachelor’s and MBA while also leading the Stetson basketball program to their first NCAA March Madness appearance. An accomplishment that sealed the deal for her Hall of Fame nomination. Dr. Nef went on to earn her PhD in Sport Management from the University of Florida and currently works at UMass Amherst as an Associate Professor and Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer. Her research and expertise is focused on intersectionality, specifically at the intersections of race, gender, and sport culture. Over the last decade, she has become a leading voice in the Sport Management industry - publishing countless articles, appearing on international news outlets, and advising the future leaders of our generation. She’s been our silent mentor for a while now, so I’m glad we get to amplify her voice and leadership on today’s episode.  Dr. Nefertiti's website Dr. Nefertiti Twitter: @NefWalker Podcast IG: @WalkWithTFB Podcast Twitter: @WalkWithTFB Walk With TFB Website