Dr. Richard Lapchick
Founder & President
For over two-decades, Dr. Jeff O’Brien has been committed to harnessing the power and appeal of sport to create positive social change…More
Dr. Ashleigh Huffman
Vice President,
Global Engagement
Dr. Ashleigh Huffman will spearhead international initiatives for The Institute as the Vice President for Global Engagement. Prior to joining our team, Ashleigh was…More
Dr. Shannon Spriggs Murdoch
Vice President, Training & Education
For eighteen years, Dr. Shannon Spriggs Murdoch has been a global messenger committed to social justice.…More
Aaron Banfield
Director, Accounting and Logistics
Aaron Banfield has worked for the institute since 2013. He currently oversees the administration and finances of the organization. Aaron’s greatest…More
Spencer Bonahoom
Director, Huddle Up
Spencer Bonahoom joined the Institute full time in October of 2022, but he has been involved in the Institute serving as a Huddle Up trainer…More
Brittany Clay
Director, Communications
Brittany Clay will lead all marketing and communications efforts for The Institute as the new director of communications. Brittany is a seasoned public relations and…More
Whitney Tarver
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Development
She joins our team after spending five years in higher education philanthropy and 13 years overall in intercollegiate athletic administration …More
Melissa McGlashan
Executive Assistant
Melissa McGlashan joined the Institute in 2024. Her professional experience includes positions as a writer, editor, researcher, analyst, project manager.…More
Jordyn Wieber, A Hero Among Us
Speaking out has not been easy, but it has empowered me to fight for change, so this never happens to another gymnast or child again.
