Sheila Gibson is the Assistant VP of Acquisitions and Divestitures in the Information and Technology Services Group. She also chairs the DE&I Council. With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans, a Master of Business Administration and Information Systems from Bristol University, and certification as a Project Management Professional, Sheila brings a solid academic background. As a former collegiate basketball player, including being an All-American and playing semi-pro for Athletes in Action, she combines her passion for sports with advocacy for DE&I. Sheila actively mentors and guides youth, positively impacting the community.

Amanda Gilchrist is a communications and public relations leader with over 22 years of experience in government, corporate, and agency settings. Currently, she serves as the Director of Ethics and Compliance Risk Management and ESG Reporting for CoreCivic, Inc. Prior to rejoining CoreCivic, Amanda held various leadership roles in communications and reputation management, including positions at FINN Partners, Fifth Third Bank, and Metro Nashville Davidson County government. Amanda holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism/public relations from the University of Georgia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Sophia Hibbert, a 16-year-old junior at Palisades Charter High School, is a dedicated varsity cheerleader, achieving top placements. She supports underfunded schools with Level Up Los Angeles and excels in advanced classes. With community service, tumbling, skiing, and work experience, Sophia’s diverse interests shine. As a YMCA summer camp counselor-in-training, she cares for children. Sophia’s adventures span the Caribbean and Europe, embodying kindness and intelligence. She is ready for new experiences with Play Like A Girl.

Amara Okoli, a dynamic tech leader and former pre-med Stanford track and field athlete, resides in San Francisco. With a belief in the power of storytelling, she joins Play Like a Girl to amplify the voices and stories of the girls they serve. As an advisory board member, Amara is dedicated to fostering a community that empowers girls in any field they choose. Leveraging her expertise in building relationships and partnerships with Fortune 100 clients, startups, higher education institutions, and healthcare organizations, she contributes to Play Like a Girl’s vision.

Caroline Quigley is an incoming 11th grader at Palisades Charter High School, where she is a competitive soccer player. She is currently on a club soccer team named Surf, where she travels around America, competing at a high level. She is heavily involved in cheerleading, soccer, and teen court. Some of her hobbies include knitting, snowboarding, and playing the ukulele. She is excited about this opportunity to participate in Play Like a Girl and the impact she can make.

Taren Rodabaugh is the Chief Information Officer at Bridgestone Americas. As a strategic CIO, she drives the transformation of enterprise systems, infrastructure, and IT operations, enabling new business models and resilience. She leads over 300 employees and contractors across North and Latin America and connects Bridgestone America’s vision with IT strategies. Previously, she held CIO roles at Harley-Davidson and led transformative programs at PwC, IBM, and Deloitte. Taren holds an undergraduate degree from Miami University and an MBA from Northwestern University. She is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, serving as the Executive Co-Sponsor of Bridgestone’s women’s employee resource group, BWIN.

Dr. Kristen Sharp is the Advisory Board Chair for Play Like a Girl. As the Accounting Manager for HCA Physician Services Group in North Texas, she combines expertise with a passion for making a meaningful impact. With a Doctorate in Business Administration and a master’s degree in business administration, Dr. Sharp actively contributes to her community through professional associations and serving on committees. Recognized as one of Nashville’s “30 Under 30” professionals and an outstanding alumna, she believes in the power of mentorship and inspires others to reach their potential.

Nykaila Taylor, a Sr. Project Engineer at Nike joins Play Like a Girl’s advisory board. Leading engineering projects, she supports Nike’s supply chain strategies. Hailing from Cincinnati, OH, Nykaila holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University. Her career spans automotive, electrical design, supply chain, and apparel manufacturing. With certifications in Six Sigma and ISO 9001:2015, she is an active member of engineering societies like SWE, NSBE, and SPE. Nykaila’s passion for diversity in STEM drives her involvement in mentorship and community organizations, including Nike’s DEI councils, The Memphis Urban League, and The Junior League of Memphis.

Kaitlin Torke Grant is an enthusiastic technology professional who most recently helped build a software startup specializing in cloud-based solutions for legislative & political professionals. Her impact focused on building a white-glove customer experience & delivering better business outcomes for her clients. Previously, her work included fundraising & development for various organizations & committees in Washington, DC. Growing up, Kaitlin played competitive tennis and strongly correlates her team & individual sports experience with learning critical life skills. She is thrilled to join an organization at the forefront of inspiring & advancing young women & girls in STEM+ careers.

Dr. Entela K. Xhane is a dynamic Associate Professor of Mathematics at the Community College of Baltimore County with eighteen (18) plus years of experience providing exemplary program management, classroom instruction, and workshop facilitation in a community college, higher education system, and high school environment. Extensive background working with diverse populations. Passionate in helping others succeed in achieving their career and educational goals. Dr. Xhane brings well-developed communication skills, experience, the ability to work with individuals and groups, prepare and deliver presentations, and advanced knowledge in SPSS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and basic computer operations.