As an African American woman leading a youth sports foundation, I watched the recently completed Rio Olympic Games with a mixture of pride and professional interest.
The Foundation for Global Sports Development’s (GSD) executive board members, David Ulich and Dr.
The LA84 Foundation, the leading funder of youth sports programs in Southern California, has named Renata Simril as its next president and chief executive officer. A seasoned executive, Ms.
Next Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00 pm, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation will host a Town Hall Meeting to discuss plans to build a Universally Accessible Dodgers Dreamfield and receive feedback from organizations and funders that have a keen inte
The below article, "L.A. Summer Games were a risk that is still paying off" was published in The Los Angeles Times on July 28, 2014.
LA84 Foundation President and CEO Renata Simril spoke to the Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday morning, discussing the powerful impact and lasting impact of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Addressing the Councilmembers and a spirited crowd at Los Angeles City Hall, Simril’s marks noted how the legacy of the 1984 Games created the LA84 Foundation, which has invested over $250 million and served over 3 million youth in Southern California communities.
LA84 Foundation Summit Report examining the relationship between youth sports participation and academic achievement.