NATALIE ABELE

Natalie Abele is a first-year MBA student at the University of Oregon specializing in Sports Business and Advanced Strategy & Leadership. She has 10 years of work experience in the sports industry spanning communications, research, business development, inclusion initiatives, and more.

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Originally from Toronto, Canada, Natalie holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the University of British Columbia. Currently, she’s focused on the growth and expansion of women’s professional sports leagues across North America and is committed to bringing the WNBA and NWSL to Canada.

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When she’s not watching and/or talking about sports, you can find Natalie underwater, in the mountains, or riding her bike. She’s also looking forward to an internship with the Portland Trail Blazers in summer 2022.