Panelists include:
Dr. Diego Gutierrez - Colombian-born professor of Management and Marketing, and the Director of Sport Management at Rockhurst University. Original Kansas City Wizards player, former US Men's National Team player and 2007 MLS Humanitarian Of The Year.
Mariya Dostzadah Goodbrake - Afghanistan-born Executive Director of Global FC, a soccer club/mentorship program designed to help Kansas City's refugees and immigrants integrate into our communities. Global FC, in partnership with the KC Current, were named the recipients of the 2022 Nationwide Community Impact Award.
Christian Anderaos (BHS '19, MPA '23) - Brazilian-born UMKC Soccer Alum, Portuguese broadcaster for the KC Current, professional player for the Kansas City Comets of the MASL, and CEO & Founder of Playmaker Soccer Academy.
Jillian Carroll Letrinko (attended) - Broadcast team for KC Current and host of Sports & SHEnanigans Podcast, where women's sports and pop culture collide.
(Moderator) Erik Bergrud - Broadcast Analyst for the Kansas City Comets and the Senior Vice President of Public Policy for KC Chamber of Commerce
(Special Guest) Ryan Pore - Head Men's Soccer Coach, Kansas City Athletics
