--- title: 2021 Speakers | Creators of Color Summit description: Recognizing, celebrating, and empowering sports entertainment's next generation of content, creative, and marketing leaders image: https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/HubSpot%20-%20Featured%20Image%20-%20300%20x%20175%20(1).svg --- **2021 SUMMIT SPEAKERS** [ Kim Blue Global Head of People Experience Partners Zoom ![Kim Blue](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/1603763024194.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-1) x ## Kim Blue ### Global Head of People Experience Partners #### Zoom [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlybt/) [ Chris Hicks Chief Innovation Officer Quality Control Music ![Chris Hicks](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/chris%20hicks.jpeg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-2) x ## Chris Hicks ### Chief Innovation Officer #### Quality Control Music [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherearlhicks) [ Narcis Alikhani Sr. Director, Marketing Atlanta Hawks ![Narcis Alikhani](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/narcis%20alikhani.png) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-3) x ## Narcis Alikhani ### Sr. Director, Marketing #### Atlanta Hawks [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisalikhani/) [ Sarah Crennan VP, Head of Content Yahoo Sports ![Sarah Crennan](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Sarah%20Crennan.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-4) x ## Sarah Crennan ### VP, Head of Content #### Yahoo Sports [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-oliphant-crennan-45aaa110/) [ Kaelyn Kastle TikTok Content Creator ![Kaelyn Kastle](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/1445741780e2dad885df6aa9a057b884_c5_720x720.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-5) x ## Kaelyn Kastle ### TikTok Content #### Creator [**](https://www.tiktok.com/@kaelynkastle?lang=en) [ TJ Adeshola Head of U.S. Sports Twitter ![TJ Adeshola](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/2021%20VRTL%20Speakers/tj-adeshola.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-6) x ## TJ Adeshola ### Head of U.S. Sports #### Twitter [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjadeshola/) [ Kali Franklin SVP, Talent & Recruiting Overtime Elite ![Kali Franklin](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/2021%20VRTL%20Speakers/kali-franklin.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-7) x ## Kali Franklin ### SVP, Talent & Recruiting #### Overtime Elite [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kali-franklin/) [ Albert Sye Founder & Investor Mean Circle ![Albert Sye](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/1609698720811.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-8) x ## Albert Sye ### Founder & Investor #### Mean Circle [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertsye/) [ Sean Brown Head of Sports Clubhouse ![Sean Brown](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Sean%20Brown.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-9) x ## Sean Brown ### Head of Sports #### Clubhouse [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-brown-a45aa317/) [ Treavor Scales Host Bally Sports South ![Treavor Scales](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/1530890474915.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-10) x ## Treavor Scales ### Host #### Bally Sports South [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/treavorscales/) [ Corinne Milien Executive Director The Winning Edge Leadership Academy ![Corinne Milien](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/1614825437904.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-11) x ## Corinne Milien ### Executive Director #### The Winning Edge Leadership Academy [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinnemilien/) [ Jennifer Davis Chief Marketing Officer Learfield IMG College ![Jennifer Davis](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/jennifer%20davis.png) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-12) x ## Jennifer Davis ### Chief Marketing Officer #### Learfield IMG College [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbdavis/) [ Araya Mesfin SVP, Wealth Management UBS ![Araya Mesfin](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/Araya%20Mesfin%20headshot.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-13) x ## Araya Mesfin ### SVP, Wealth Management #### UBS [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/arayamesfin/) [ Walt Brock Co-Founder Crossovr Collective ![Walt Brock](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/walt%20brock.png) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-14) x ## Walt Brock ### Co-Founder #### Crossovr Collective [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterjbrock/) [ Jillian Frechette Chief Marketing Officer New Jersey Devils ![Jillian Frechette](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/jillian-frechette.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-15) x ## Jillian Frechette ### Chief Marketing Officer #### New Jersey Devils [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-frechette-a7903710/) [ Keith Hernandez Founder & Partner Launch Angle ![Keith Hernandez](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/keith-hernandez.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-16) x ## Keith Hernandez ### Founder & Partner #### Launch Angle [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithrhernandez/) [ Arielle Brooks VP and General Counsel Collective Gallery ![Arielle Brooks](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-02%20at%203.21.56%20PM.png) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-17) x ## Arielle Brooks ### VP and General Counsel #### Collective Gallery [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aurielle-brooks-3916bb97/) [ Aleia Taylor Chief Marketing Officer Women's Sports Foundation ![Aleia Taylor](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/aleia%20taylor.jpeg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-18) x ## Aleia Taylor ### Chief Marketing Officer #### Women's Sports Foundation [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleiataylor) [ Keith Dorsey Founder Collab Crib & Young Guns Entertainment ![Keith Dorsey](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/Creators%20United/Creators%20United%20Speakers/Keith-Dorsey-of-Collab-Crib-683x1024.jpeg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-19) x ## Keith Dorsey ### Founder #### Collab Crib & Young Guns Entertainment [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-dorsey-7624294b/) [ Reby Silverman Senior Account Manager, Strategic Partnerships Canva ![Reby Silverman](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/hubfs/RSilverman_Headshot.jpg) ](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/speakers-2021#widget_1635546443426-speaker-20) x ## Reby Silverman ### Senior Account Manager, Strategic Partnerships #### Canva [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reby-silverman-98b23528) ### REGISTER NOW ## **CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO** --- Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries. Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans. Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose. ## CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO --- Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries. Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans. Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose. ## CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO --- Hashtag Sports® is the premier event & education destination for content creators, brand marketers, and next generation of talent across the converging sports, entertainment, and gaming industries. Our mission is to reimagine the next decade of the fan experience by creating a rising tide that educates, empowers, and connects an industry that reflects today's multicultural fans. Join us in leading the dialogue and development of a sports entertainment ecosystem powered by content, culture, and purpose. ## SUPPORT CREATORS OF COLOR --- Hashtag Sports is committed to working with partners who share in our values and mission, and each of our sponsors plays an active role in challenging the status quo to effect positive change. A portion of all sponsorship proceeds goes directly back to our creators. 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