Speaker Profile

Regarded as the world’s premier point guard, Sue Bird is the WNBA’s all-time leader in assists and known for being selfless, driven, encouraging, funny and smart. Bird is a seasoned veteran and a born leader who has dominated at every level. She is one of only seven women to win an Olympic Gold Medal (she’s won five), a World Championship Gold Medal (she’s won four), an NCAA Championship (she’s won two), and a WNBA Championship (she’s won four – the last just weeks before her 40th birthday). Sue is also a five-time Euroleague Champion, a twelve- time WNBA All-Star and was voted by the fans as one of the WNBA’s top 15 players of all time. Off the court, Sue spends time as a basketball analyst for ESPN and advocating for equality, LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives, universal health and wellness and expanding opportunities for girls. Earlier this year, she co-founded TOGETHXR a first-of-its-kind media and commerce company that elevates and centers women through rich storytelling.