Making history is nothing new to Jaida. In addition to being the first female player from this province to be selected in the first-ever WPBL draft, Jaida Lee was the first woman to play male baseball at the Canada Games. Along with pitchers Alli Schroder and Raine Padgham of British Columbia and Zoe Hicks of Manitoba, she was one of four... read full bio
Since she was four years old, Leblanc has been a baseball player. She claims that her brother, who is three years older than her, was already participating in the sport, and her parents are "big fanatics" of it. Before being asked to join the Quebec women's team at the age of 15, she played with the boys. Leblanc has become one... read full bio
Ashton is an infielder who played baseball in high school and junior college instead of softball. She played prep at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Georgia, where she helped lead the Wildcats to the 2019 Baseball Regional Title. She was a member of the 2019 USA Women's National Baseball Team, which won a gold medal at the Pan American Games.... read full bio
At seven years old, Emi Saiki started playing organized baseball with the Yashima Baseball Sports Club in Japan. She competed in Melbourne, Australia, at the age of eleven, and her team won the national championship. She guided her teams to several wins at the city and prefectural levels during her elementary and junior high school years, and her girls' team... read full bio
Pitcher Roche's career has been characterized by her constant "up" play and sense of belonging. She has a resume full of innings, efficiency, and poise, having played in the BCPBL, top boys' travel programs, and stealing a championship-winning home run as a young outfielder. She has been a staple on the pitch for Team Canada and is already a vital... read full bio
Leadership responsibilities, fight-for-a-spot moments, and camp grounds all play a part in Robinson's connection to baseball. She was turned down for a spot on her high school team after spending years as "the girl" at Little League camps and finally becoming the first female member of the camp's Hall of Fame. Rather than giving up, she founded and coached the... read full bio
How could Clara Rice not be included in the first draft class of the WPBL since she "technically" played eight sports in high school and "also baseball" outside of school For this, she has spent her entire life cross-straining. Although, she only participated in two sports during her junior year of college, including baseball. Boston now has another corner bat thanks to Rice.... read full bio
Reynolds has rapidly risen through the coaching ranks since 2015 before joining the Beacons team. In 2015, she started her coaching career as an assistant coach for the varsity softball team at Woburn High School. Reynolds was given her first opportunity to coach baseball in 2017 as an assistant coach with the A's 13 and Under squad, following years of... read full bio
Since her relatives saw her arm and gave her a ball when she was two years old, Ramirez has been a baseball fan. She was the sole girl on travel teams growing up, hitting 21 home runs during a Youth Service season, winning PONY regionals, participating in World Series games, and playing for Baseball For All in Cooperstown. When playing... read full bio
As one of the few female players in men's baseball, Raine has overcome obstacles and broken ground as the first female player on Thompson Rivers University's men's team. Raine is passionate about supporting women in baseball. Outside of the field, Raine likes to read, go hiking, and try out new pastimes like getting a tattoo. Raine's journey is characterized by... read full bio
Paddison's journey spans two continents and almost all youth baseball levels. She was first exposed to the sport while her family was living in the United States. When she returned to Australia, she competed in open women's tournaments and boys' nationals, frequently being the only girl on her teams. She established herself as one of Australia's rising stars with a... read full bio
Obitsu expands Los Angeles' already diverse middle-infield options. She is a Saitama City native second baseman who offers quick hands, dependable defense, and expertise from one of the most competitive baseball regions in Japan.... read full bio
At the age of eight, Claire began playing baseball in a little village six hours from Sydney. She was usually the only girl on her team, as is the case with many other little leagues, but naturally, that didn't matter. Baseball is always willing to give her a challenge, and she was always up for one. She continued to play... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
Rachel Tipograph is the Founder and CEO of MikMak. MikMak is an eCommerce platform that uses social video as infomercials. The company has worked with clients such as, Campbell’s, L’Oreal, Levi’s, Estee Lauder, Mattel, Nestle, T-Mobile, Under Armour, and many more. Brands also use MikMak through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, Amazon, and more. Tipograph has been... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Chris Harrison is best known for his role as host on ABC reality television dating show ‘The Bachelor’. He has also hosted ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Bachelor Pad’, both spins offs of the original show, ‘The Bachelor’. Harrison got his start in television covering local sports in Oklahoma City. During his time as a sportscaster, he worked his way through the... read full bio
Gabrielle Reece is a world-renowned athlete, New York Times Best selling author, Nikes first spokeswoman, and creator of fitness programs. Her experiences, from being a pro beach volleyball player to becoming a mother, have allowed her to obtain extensive knowledge about the ups and downs of living life. She demonstrates her knowledge through her involvement in programs, writing of books,... read full bio
NASA aerospace engineer, Adam Steltzner, is the Chief Engineer of the Mars 2020 project. Steltzner has worked on several flight projects to Mars, including the Galileo, Cassini, Mars Pathfinder, and Mars Exploration Rovers. He has published a book, The Right Kind of Crazy: A True Story of Teamwork, Leadership, and High Stakes Innovation, which received acclaim from The Washington Post... read full bio
Simon Mainwaring is the founder and CEO of We First, a strategic consultancy that accelerates growth and impact for purpose-driven brands. His first book, We First, is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon bestseller. It was named an Amazon Top Ten Business Book, 800CEORead Top Five Marketing Book, strategy+business named it the Best Business Marketing Book of the... read full bio
