Meet the Leadership Team Behind Women Sports USA®
Updated: Oct 5
Behind every mission is a team committed to making it happen.
At Women Sports USA®, our mission is to celebrate athletes, preserve women's sports history, and inspire future generations through storytelling, recognition, and community.
Today, we're proud to introduce the leadership team helping guide that vision forward.
What began as a passion for preserving the history and impact of women’s sports has grown into a nonprofit organization dedicated to spotlighting athletes, empowering girls and women in sports, and building a stronger future for the next generation.
As we continue this journey, we'd like to introduce the leaders guiding and supporting our mission.
We’re still growing, learning, and building—and we’re grateful for everyone supporting the movement along the way.
Meet the Leadership Team Driving the Mission Forward
Together, Linda Herron and Carol Spaziano bring decades of experience in athletics, leadership, mentorship, and community building to help guide Women Sports USA®'s future.
Linda Herron — Founder | CEO - San Jose, CA
Linda Herron is the CEO and Founder of Women Sports USA®. A former NCAA Division I field hockey athlete. Linda brings a lifelong passion for athletics, leadership, and storytelling to the organization.
Throughout her 40+ year career in business and finance, she held executive leadership roles while also pursuing her passion as an author and advocate for women in sports.
In 2026, Linda stepped away from a successful 40+ year business career to dedicate herself full-time to growing Women Sports USA® and expanding opportunities to celebrate athletes, coaches, and trailblazers across the country.
As the organization continues to expand, Linda remains committed to creating a platform that preserves history, supports athletes, and inspires future generations of girls and women in sports.
Women Sports USA® was founded with a clear mission: to ensure that the stories of girls and women in sports are visible, remembered, and celebrated. It does this through athlete spotlights, features on trailblazers, sports history projects, and the expanding 50 States | 50 Stories™ initiative. Linda's goal is to preserve the legacy of women's sports and inspire future generations.
Carol Spaziano — Chairman of the Board - Rhode Island
Carol Spaziano serves as Chairman of the Board for Women Sports USA®. A respected coach, mentor, and leader in women’s athletics, Carol has dedicated many years to supporting athletes and helping young women grow through sports, teamwork, and leadership.
Her experience working with young athletes and her commitment to empowering girls through sports bring valuable perspective, leadership, and guidance to the organization.
Carol's passion for mentorship and athlete development continues to help shape Women Sports USA®'s future direction.
As Chairman of the Board, Carol helps support the strategic growth and long-term vision of Women Sports USA®.
About Women Sports USA®
Women Sports USA® is a federally registered trademark and nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of women’s sports, celebrating athletes and trailblazers, and inspiring future generations through storytelling, education, and community engagement.
Through Athlete Spotlights, Trailblazer features, Women's Sports History initiatives, and the growing 50 States | 50 Stories™ project, the organization works to ensure that the stories of girls and women in sports are visible, remembered, and celebrated.
The organization also continues to expand opportunities for athlete recognition, community engagement, and preserving the stories that have shaped women's sports across America.
Building the Future of Women's Sports USA Together
As a growing nonprofit organization, Women Sports USA®currently relies on dedicated volunteers who share a passion for advancing girls' and women's sports.
As the organization evolves, our mission remains rooted in gratitude for the athletes, coaches, families, volunteers, and supporters who help move women’s sports forward every day.
We are honored to help share these stories and preserve the history of women’s sports across generations.
Join the Movement
As Women Sports USA® continues to grow, we're looking to connect with people who share a passion for supporting and advancing girls and women in sports.
As a growing nonprofit, we currently offer volunteer-based opportunities as we expand programs, fundraising efforts, and community outreach initiatives.
Whether your background is in sports, storytelling, writing, history, marketing, media, fundraising, community outreach, or simply a passion for helping others, we believe every contribution can help make a difference.
We are grateful for the growing support surrounding Women Sports USA® and excited to continue building the future together.
We welcome individuals who share a passion for supporting girls and women in sports to join the Movement.
Follow along as we continue building the 50 States | 50 Stories™ project and sharing the voices shaping the future of women’s sports.
We are committed to celebrating athletes of all generations through ongoing Athlete Spotlight features and storytelling initiatives.
Preserving the history of girls and women in athletics is a crucial part of the Women Sports USA® mission, supported by its expanding Women’s Sports History platform.
Donations help Women Sports USA® continue developing programs, athlete storytelling initiatives, and opportunities to preserve women's sports history.
How You Can Support Women Sports USA®
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As summer approaches, I hope you find time to enjoy the sunshine, the competition, the memories being made, and the moments that bring people together through sports.
Thank you for supporting Women Sports USA® and being part of this journey. We're excited for what lies ahead and grateful to have you with us as we continue building a stronger future for girls and women in sports.
Wishing you a fun, active, and inspiring summer.
— Linda Herron
Linda Herron is the Founder and CEO of Women Sports USA®. She is a former Division I field hockey athlete and coach, an author, and a business finance executive with over 40 years of experience.
As a former athlete and coach, this really connected with me. You can tell Women Sports USA® is being built with genuine passion and appreciation for women’s sports and the people behind them. It’s exciting to see a platform growing that wants to preserve these stories and create opportunities for future generations.