The Board of Directors for the U.S. Center for SafeSport plays a critical part in achieving our mission. As the Center is the first and only organization of its kind, the board provides a depth and breadth of relevant experience to advise our team in a unique and dynamic landscape.
Our board is comprised of independent board members, including experts in abuse prevention and investigation, nonprofit and business leadership, ethics compliance, sports executives, and elite athletes. Together, these experts provide governance and key perspectives for growth as the Center evaluates opportunities to better serve athletes and all those involved in amateur sports organizations.
Champions for our Cause
April Holmes
April Holmes is a speaker and executive coach whose perspectives on overcoming adversity to achieve athletic success have her in high demand. After losing part of her left leg in an accident in 2001, she rebounded to become one of the century’s most accomplished athletes with four Paralympic Games appearances, three Paralympic medals (one gold, two bronze), six World Championship medals, and more than a dozen world and U.S. record performances in the 100-meter, 200-meter, and long-jump events. She is the cofounder and CEO of HeroHangout, a celebrity-driven learning community mentoring, engaging, and empowering youth through life experiences.
Chair of Board
Chair of Executive Committee
Speaker & Executive Coach, Chief Executive Officer, HeroHangout
Chicka Elloy
Chicka Elloy is an Australian-American and has for two decades been a human resources executive specializing in global employee engagement, experience, and diversity. He began his career as an educator teaching students around the world on brain-based learning and culture. He has served on the American Camp Association national board as treasurer and obtained a master’s of human resource management from Cornell University.
Vice-Chair of Board
Chair of Nominating and Governance Committee
Senior Vice President of Sales, Pearl Lemon Group
Matt Cenedella
As Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Matt Cenedella assists the chief executive officer in numerous areas, including strategic planning, member relations, and financial development. He oversees the WTA’s finance, fast-data monetization, treasury, human resources, compliance, information technology, and office administration, as well as onsite operations. Prior to joining the WTA in 2010, he held roles with IMG Worldwide and finance roles at several other institutions. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Notre Dame, a Master of Business Administration from New York University, and holds Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor designations.
Board Treasurer
Chair of Finance Committee
Chief Financial Officer, National Association of Realtors
Katy Spaulding
Katy Spaulding is the chief operating officer at Method Communications, bringing over 16 years of strategic communications and operational leadership experience to her role on the Board of Directors at the U.S. Center for SafeSport. With a background consulting for major brands and a decade in senior operations roles, Katy offers valuable insights into internal and external communications and organizational management. Katy also volunteers on the SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team (SAAT), enabling her to bridge the perspectives of athletes and organizational leadership and contributing to the Center’s mission of championing respect and ending abuse in sports.
A lifelong multi-sport athlete, Katy is currently a weekend golfer and amateur equestrian in the sport of three-day eventing, competing and volunteering throughout the Pacific Northwest. She graduated with a degree in public relations and business administration from the University of Oregon and lives in Portland with her husband and two dogs.
Board Secretary
Chief Operating Officer, Method Communications
Craig Bradley
Craig Bradley enters his 29th year with the D-backs and 19th as VP, Finance. He works closely with executive management, oversees all Club financial operations, and is a member of the Risk Management and Dominican Operation Committees. Joining the team in September 1997 as Business Manager of Baseball Operations, Bradley worked with baseball leadership in setting up the Minor League system, Dominican Academy, scouting, and Major League operations. In 1999, he devised, implemented, and managed an injury/worker’s compensation claim management program that is used throughout MLB to this day. Moving from baseball operations to finance in 2004, Bradley became the Controller where he has improved systems, expanded analysis, improved Foundation accounting, and improved cash management. Recognizing his leadership abilities, he was promoted to VP, Finance in 2006. In 2012, Bradley created the D-backs Give Back League (DGBL) where over 100 employees formed nine teams, with each team creating a plan to reach into the community. The DGBL’s impact was tremendous, and Bradley was awarded the D-backs’ first-ever Innovation Award. Bradley graduated from Arizona State University in 1988, playing baseball for the Sun Devils from 1983-85, and earning a junior varsity letter. Bradley is an active board and committee member for several organizations. He has two daughters, Cecilia and Olivia.
Chair of Audit Committee
Vice President, Finance, Arizona Diamondbacks
Julie Fabsik-Swarts
Julie Fabsik-Swarts, MS, CFRE, CAP, CEAP, is a skilled and dynamic nonprofit, association, and sports leader with more than 35 years of experience. Raised in New York City, Julie has worked for Pennsylvania State University, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Seattle Organizing Committee of the Goodwill Games, the Purple Heart Foundation, UC Berkeley, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, and the American College. Julie also led the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association and served as executive director of USA Synchronized (Artistic) Swimming. In addition, she led the National Postdoctoral Association, serving over 80,000 early career researchers. In her spare time, Julie has served as a nationally-rated women’s gymnastics judge and is certified to officiate collegiate tumbling and acrobatics (NCATA) competitions. Julie is currently CEO of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association, an organization dedicated to supporting thousands of professionals through employee assistance programs throughout the world.
Finance Committee Member
Chief Executive Officer, Employee Assistance Professionals Association International
Kimberly Fields
Kimberly Fields is Senior Vice President of Partnership Development and Operations for the National Football League and one of few women to have achieved such a high ranking in the NFL. Prior to her current position, Fields served in other NFL leadership roles, including Senior Vice President for the Office of the Commissioner; Vice President of Football Strategy, Business Development, and Analytics; and Vice President for Player Engagement. She was an accomplished NCAA Division I track-and-field athlete while an undergraduate at the University of Virginia and went on to earn a graduate degree from UVA and her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.
Finance Committee Member
Senior Vice President of Partnership Development & Operations, National Football League
Lee Ford-Faherty
From the time Lee Ford-Faherty was a child, she was fascinated by the Olympics. With dreams of competing in speed skating, injuries related to her disability—and eventual diagnosis with EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), a condition that makes it easy for her joints to dislocate—held her back. Despite this, Ford-Faherty was incredibly active throughout her life. She started shooting bow and arrows with her dad, Ray Ford, from the age of 7. She became a prima ballerina, and eventually a professional belly dancer. She was also one of the first professional female fire performers, traveling all around the Southeast and teaching seminars to dancers to impart what she knew. Along the way, she became a mom, got a bachelor’s in three-dimensional design, and a paralegal degree. Then, she got severely injured, and partially paralyzed, thanks to EDS, which turned her world completely upside down. But, after being re-introduced to archery by a friend in 2008, Ford-Faherty set her sights on the Paralympics and represented her country in the 2012 London Games. Now, Ford-Faherty is one of fewer than 350 Level 4-NTS archery coaches nationwide and takes pride in the successes of her students. She volunteers for Mid GA Archery Club and competes in the Masters Ladies category. Ford-Faherty is proud of being on both Para teams and able-bodied teams, winning outdoor and indoor international gold medals.
Audit Committee Member
Paralympian and Parapan American Games gold medalist
Dr. Shakira Henderson
Dr. Shakira L. I. Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, MBA, RNC-NIC, IBCLC is a distinguished healthcare executive, nurse scientist, and academic leader with over 20 years of experience shaping the future of nursing education, practice, research, healthcare operations, and health policy. As a second-career nurse, she brings a unique perspective shaped by her extensive academic background and leadership experience. She serves as the Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Florida (UF) and the System Chief Nurse Executive for UF Health, making her the inaugural leader to hold both roles simultaneously. Before joining UF, Dr. Henderson held a tripartite role as Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), Clinical Research Integration Officer for UNC-CH School of Medicine, and System VP Research Operations for UNC Health. Born and raised on a small Caribbean Island, Dr. Henderson developed a deep appreciation for academics and lifelong learning, which led her to pursue a diverse educational background. She has held numerous influential leadership positions, including President of the National Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses. The University of Miami School of Nursing honored her as the 2023 Alumna of Distinction. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures. In rare moments of free time, she takes joy in something all healthcare leaders aspire to—a good night’s sleep!
Nominating & Governance Committee Member
Dean, College of Nursing at the University of Florida, and PhD Clinical Research
Liz Prince
Liz Prince is a strategic leader focused on advancing athlete well-being, fostering cultures of respect, and implementing initiatives that drive meaningful change. She oversees the University of Utah’s Student-Athlete Well-Being Program, leads professional development efforts, and serves as a sport supervisor—creating spaces where athletes and coaches can thrive. She also contributes to broader campus initiatives, serving on the McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention advisory board. As a member of the U.S. Center for SafeSport board of directors, Prince applies her expertise in policy development, athlete advocacy, and program strategy to advance the Center’s mission of championing respect and ending abuse in sport. Drawing on her background in law and governance, she previously served as a consultant and investigator in Utah’s Office of Equal Opportunity, advising on Title IX, Title VII, and ADA compliance. Prince holds a J.D. from Western Michigan University, a master’s in sport administration from Belmont University, and a bachelor’s in communications from North Carolina State University, where she was a student manager for Hall of Fame coach Kay Yow’s women’s basketball program.
Audit Committee Member
Associate Athletics Director, University of Utah, and Adjunct Professor of Sport & Law Management
Mark Scott
A seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience, Mark Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong passion for community service to the organization. Since retiring as an executive with Intrado, Scott leads a boutique advisory firm that serves the Private Equity industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a commitment to guiding organizations through complex challenges, leveraging his expertise in strategy, operations, and governance. Scott has an impressive history of serving in advisory and board roles. He has been a valued advisor at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® and the US Conference of Mayors, contributing to efforts that create meaningful impact across the nation. For 16 years, he chaired a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization and was instrumental in launching an Intrado Executive MBA program at the University of Denver for high-potential Intrado employees. Additionally, Scott served as a Trustee for the Intrado 401(k) organization. Scott resides primarily in Vail, Colorado with his wife, Jacqueline, and is the proud parent of twin daughters who live in Denver.
Finance Committee Member
Former Senior VP, Intrado
Pamela Wheeler
Pamela Wheeler is senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer at insurance firm NFP, and a lecturer in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sports Management program. Among numerous firsts, Wheeler was the founding director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, the first woman to lead a professional sports union, and the negotiators of the first collective bargaining agreement in women’s professional sports. She also recently consulted with NFL Operations on their diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts, as well as executive leadership development. She was named one of the 101 Most Influential Minorities in Sports by Sports Illustrated and one of the 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports by Black Enterprise. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and her J.D. from Boston University.
Nominating & Governance Committee Member
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, NFP