Conference Co-Founders

Conference Co-Founders

Co-founding the Maryland Sports Business Conference with Rachel is one of my proudest achievements at UMD. What started as an opportunity to connect students with industry professionals has grown into an impactful event that continues to inspire and shape the next generation of sports leaders. It’s exciting to return every year and see how the conference evolves, while hearing the success stories of students who have reached their career goals. I’m proud of the legacy we’ve created and the impact it’s made on campus.
Bradley Polkowitz ’23
International Analyst, National Football League

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When I arrived at UMD in 2018, I loved everything about the school, but something was missing. That changed when I joined the UMD Sports Business Society and heard Laura Humphreys speak about her work with the Baltimore Ravens. Inspired by her, I realized my passion for the intersection of sports, business, and community. Bradley and I co-founded the Maryland Sports Business Conference to connect students with the booming sports market nearby, and the positive feedback has made it all worth it. Just as I found my spark in sports business through Laura, I’m confident the Maryland Sports Business Conference will be someone else’s “Laura.”
Rachel Levitt ’22
Manager, Marketing and Communications at Nucleus Advisors