Ann Gaffigan

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Ann Gaffigan has 20+ years of experience in technology, business, non-profits and sports,…

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  • United Way of Greater Kansas City

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  • Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation/WIN for KC Graphic

    Speaker, Camp WIN Coach (track and field), Camp WIN committee member

    Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation/WIN for KC

    - 11 years 5 months

    Children

    The Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC), was established in 1994 to ignite girls and women through advocating and promoting the lifetime value of sports and fitness, while providing opportunities for participation and leadership development.

  • USA Track & Field Graphic

    Athletes Advisory Committee Secretary

    USA Track & Field

    - 13 years 8 months

    The USATF AAC is charged with communicating the interests and furthering the rights of U.S. track and field athletes, working with the CEO and staff, the Board, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and other constituent committees. Gaffigan served as an Event Leader on the committee from 2006 until 2016, when she was elected as an officer. In addition to facilitating communication between the committee and the elite athletes, she lead the planning and organization of the annual Athlete…

    The USATF AAC is charged with communicating the interests and furthering the rights of U.S. track and field athletes, working with the CEO and staff, the Board, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee and other constituent committees. Gaffigan served as an Event Leader on the committee from 2006 until 2016, when she was elected as an officer. In addition to facilitating communication between the committee and the elite athletes, she lead the planning and organization of the annual Athlete Summit as well as the AAC’s presence at the USATF Annual Meeting.

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    Instructor

    Girls Who Code

    - 1 year 7 months

    Science and Technology

    Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit working to close the gender gap in the technology sector. Its programs work to educate, inspire, and equip high school girls with the skills and resources to pursue opportunities in computing fields.

Honors & Awards

  • Sports Business Journal Power Player

    Sports Business Journal

  • Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

    Springfield Sports Hall of Fame

    The Springfield Sports Hall of Fame honors and highlights the city's finest athletes, historic high school teams and supporters who have helped make local sports programs a success.

  • Coach & Athletic Director Magazine 40 Under 40

    Coach & AD Magazine

    The Sports 40 Under 40 Awards honor 40 outstanding individuals making their marks in the industry. Honorees come from all segments of the industry – men and women who are demonstrating involvement, innovation and commitment.

  • National Federation of High Schools Outstanding Service Award

    National Federation of High Schools

    Presented to individuals to recognize a record of longstanding service and significant contribution to the NFHS within a specific sport or activity, or to individuals/organizations for services, although not specifically designated, but which generally represent a significant contribution to or have an impact on high school activity programs.

  • Nebraska School Activities Association Distinguished Service Award

    Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA)

    This award is designed to honor persons whose contributions in an over-all capacity of service to the NSAA, for long service in a variety of NSAA acitivities, or for contributions which impacted the NSAA as a whole

  • American Record Holder, 3000m Steeplechase

    USA Track & Field

  • Nebraska Student-Athlete of the Year

    University of Nebraska Athletics

    Recognized annually at the Student-Athlete Academic Awards Banquet, faculty members from the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee vote upon and select one male and one female student-athlete per year. Criteria for nomination include candidates being enrolled in the academic year in which the final season of athletic eligibility occurs; having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000; performing with distinction in a varsity sport; and acting, both on and off the field in a manner that…

    Recognized annually at the Student-Athlete Academic Awards Banquet, faculty members from the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee vote upon and select one male and one female student-athlete per year. Criteria for nomination include candidates being enrolled in the academic year in which the final season of athletic eligibility occurs; having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.000; performing with distinction in a varsity sport; and acting, both on and off the field in a manner that has brought credit to the student-athlete, the institution and intercollegiate athletics. Traditionally, this is one of the most competitive academic awards available to student-athletes throughout the academic year. (from Huskers.com)

  • University of Nebraska Track & Field Hall of Fame

    University of Nebraska

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