Community Engagement
Virtual Panel Discussion
June 24
The Center hosted a Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the Future of Athlete Safety with stakeholders in the sport community on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (MT).
Watch the Discussion now
This event featured various perspectives on the state of athlete safety and what can be done to enhance safeguarding for the future. Following the discussion, the panel had the opportunity to respond to questions.
Panelists
April Holmes
Interim CEO, U.S. Center for SafeSport
Four-time Paralympian
Sonja Keating
Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, United States Equestrian Federation
Lauren Kuntz
Track & Field Athlete, Member of the SafeSport Athlete Advisory Team
Mark Hiemenz
Executive Director, Colorado Rush Soccer Club
Moderator
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor
Associate Professor, School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Temple University