How does sports participation prepare young women athletes to become trailblazers in business and society? What causes (or thwarts) a thriving sports career for professional women athletes? Laura Pappano, writer-in-residence at the Wellesley Centers for Women (WCW), will share historic trends and recent data about gender equity in sports, and a dynamic panel of women achieving in sports will answer pressing questions during WCW's third annual New York "Women and ..." luncheon. Featured speakers include:

• Susan Choi, Golf Professional, LPGA Futures & Canadian Women's Tours;

• Gail Marquis, Vice President, Element Financial Group, Olympic Champion, NYC Basketball Hall of Famer;

• Donna Orender, President, Women's National Basketball Association;
  

• Jill Smoller, Head, Sports/Entertainment Division, William Morris Endeavor Entertainment; and

• Laura Pappano, Co-Author, Playing with the Boys: Why Separate Is Not Equal in Sports and director of FairGameNews.com.