5.9 Seat at the Table // Tatyana Ellerbe

During this walk, Tatyana shares why Saudi Arabia has earned a seat at the global sport table. Originally from Saudi Arabia, Tatyana grew up in the Atlanta area and graduated from Georgia State University. While at GSU, she gained meaningful work experience through several internships, including ne with the Saudi E-Sports Federation. Her knowledge about sport globalization and higher education internationalization is impeccable. During this episode, she clearly communicates how globalization has shaped Saudi Arabia's influence in global sport as well as the impact of internationalization on international student mobility and virtual exchange through e-sports. Topics we discuss on this walk include: Saudi Arabia's influence in LIV and F-1 The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Purpose and culture of sport in Saudi Arabia Relationship between religion and sport Sport as a vehicle for diplomacy and humanization "You can't have sport without the world." Tatyana reminds us who we are, what we do, and where we are going.