As a former Student-Athlete, Athletic Administrator, Adjunct Professor, Dean, Administrator for the NFL Substance Abuse Program, and Commissioner of the WNFC (Women's National Football Conference), I am deeply aware of the effort it takes to balance life and sport. I hold strongly to my mission of honoring those student-athletes who attain their ultimate academic achievement, graduating. In 2023, we celebrated our own milestone; Twenty years of sharing in the celebration and recognition of thousands of high school, two-year and four-year college student-athletes across the nation.