Institute Team

Dr. Richard Lapchick
Founder & President

Dr. Lapchick is a human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, internationally recognized expert on sports and social issues…More

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

Damon Johnson
CFO 
Consultant

Damon Johnson is the new consulting Chief Financial Officer for the Institute. He brings over 27 years of experience in the field of Finance and Accounting in both public and private entities.…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

Brandi Stuart
Senior Trainer, Huddle Up

Brandi Stuart began her tenure as Texas Tech’s new Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator on Feb. 16, 2021, after being named to the position by…More

Josh Jasper
Senior Trainer, Huddle Up

Josh Jasper is the CEO of Resources Unite, an organization that strengthens communities by connecting people to resources and volunteer opportunities that lead to a…More

Jacquelyn Pannell Zinck
Senior Trainer, Huddle Up

Jacquelyn was recruited to the Institute in 2007 while interning at the Center for the Study of Sport in Society in Boston, MA. For nearly two decades, she has served the Institute…More

Dr. Jacqueline Schuman
Senior Trainer, Huddle Up

Dr. Jacqueline Schuman was named the Director of Athletics and Recreation at UMass Boston in the summer of 2021. She was named the Vice Chancellor for Athletics and…More

Kyle Richard, Courageous Male Student-Athlete

We Are the Change Here, wherever here is for you. Together, let’s end sexual violence and promote positive manhood.