Navigating Olympic Dreams: An Alum’s Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

Alumna at Paris 2024

For Alice Sergent ‘17 working at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was the culmination of a lifelong dream. As the Manager of Commercial Experiences & Program Management at OnLocation, Alice played an integral role in shaping guests’ experiences at one of the world’s most prestigious global sporting events. Her journey to Paris 2024 is a … Continue reading “Navigating Olympic Dreams: An Alum’s Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics”

Finance to the Field: Breaking into Sports in Orange County

Chris Marquez

Born and raised in Chino Hills California, Christopher Marquez ‘25 worked in finance focusing on real estate, but knew something was missing from his professional career.  Chris completed an internship with Orange County Soccer Club (OCSC) as a Partnerships Intern which sparked his decision to make a career switch into the sports industry.  Chris started … Continue reading “Finance to the Field: Breaking into Sports in Orange County”

Discovering Colombia through Golf: A Journey with LiveColombia

In 2021, Jordan Sharon (‘06) and his family made the permanent move to Colombia. After spending many years in real estate development and property management, Jordan realized that a move to South America presented a ripe opportunity to return to a career in the sports industry and to live in his wife’s native country. As … Continue reading “Discovering Colombia through Golf: A Journey with LiveColombia”

Unlocking new insights, perspectives, and relationships outside of the classroom

Cristalle (Cfay) Irons, a second-year Sport Management student at the University of San Francisco downtown campus, enthusiastically shares valuable experiences about professional development beyond the classroom and workplace. She emphasizes the tangible benefits of networking and the transformative impact of attending conferences, networking events, and sporting functions. During her first year in the Sport Management … Continue reading “Unlocking new insights, perspectives, and relationships outside of the classroom”