D.C. UNITED CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY AT MARCH 12 MATCH
International Women’s Day to be celebrated during D.C. United’s March 12 match against Chicago Fire FC with pre-match Panel Discussion and Networking Event, in-game activations, and an equipment collection drive as part of a monthlong recognition of Women’s History Month.
The Women’s Leadership Panel Discussion & Networking Event will begin at 5 PM in the Director’s Lounge at Audi Field. The Women’s Leadership Panel Features:
- Angie Ange – Radio Personality & Founder, 38 Madison
- Danita Johnson – President of Business Operations, D.C. United
- Wendy Morton-Huddleston – Advisory Principal & Risk Services Business Line P&L Leader, Grant Thornton
- Jennifer Porter – Executive Director, DC Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy & Initiatives
- Charity Blackwell – Senior Advisor of Arts & Culture, DC Scores
- Kat Thompson – Human Resources Director, Audi of America, Inc.
Special ticket purchase includes:
- Pre-Game Panel Discussion & Networking Event with wine & beer (5 - 7 PM)
- Door Gift
- D.C. United vs. Chicago Fire FC (7:30 PM Kickoff)
Additionally on March 12, D.C. United will partner with Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) to run a new sports bra and equipment collection drive at Audi Field before and during the club’s match against Chicago Fire FC. In celebration of Women’s History Month, D.C. United invites fans and supporters to bring NEW sports bras to donate to local girls in need throughout the D.C. area. Fans will also have the opportunity to make a monetary contribution to LPF to purchase NEW sports bras. LPF staff will be stationed just outside of Gate A and at a table inside of Gate A to collect donations. Fans and supporters are also encouraged to donate gently used soccer cleats to help support the ongoing needs of local youth soccer programs.
Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) gives children from under-resourced communities the opportunity to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of youth sports participation. They do this by gathering used and excess sporting equipment and distributing it to programs and schools serving low-income communities. To learn more about LPF, please visit www.levelingtheplayingfield.org
To purchase tickets for the Pre-Game Women’s Leadership Panel & Networking Event, please visit: D.C. United International Women’s Day Tickets.
Born in the early 1900s, the mission of International Women’s Day (IWD) is to help forge a gender equal world, celebrate women’s achievements, and increase visibility, while calling out inequality. (https://www.internationalwomensday.com/)
In celebrating International Women’s Day, D.C. United looks to showcase its partners, and community leaders as trailblazers for diverse female leadership at the intersection of business, service, and sport. While some may hold the honor of being first, these leaders are making sure they are not the last. The D.C. United International Women’s Day Celebration is to honor those who have achieved professional milestones and paved paths, as well as those at the beginning of their journey, and all women in-between.
Grant Thornton
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result. We serve organizations throughout their lifecycle along with our international member firms in 150 countries and with a global network of more than 60,000 audit, tax and advisory professionals who are fresh-thinkers and industry leaders. But how we serve is as important as the work we do. That’s why we go beyond checking boxes to ensure those that are not often advocated for are seen and heard. We’re collaborators who know the value of diverse perspectives and bringing the right resources together to act for change. We build relationships by being active allies and committed listeners. We’re a proud diversity partner of D.C. United, because we know that when all are empowered, together we create stronger futures for each other and our communities.
