Meet the Fall 2023 &Mother Changemakers
We are thrilled to announce the next group of &Mother Changemakers!
The Changemaker grant program supports professional athletes and coaches in their motherhood journey. As we've seen, barriers related to motherhood often limit athletes and coaches in their career progression. Dismantling these motherhood-related barriers are key to advancing gender equity in sports. By sharing their experiences and advocating for better systems with caregivers in mind, elite athletes and coaches play an important role in this effort.
The grant program focuses on a central tenet of our organization--enabling and supporting women to become the driving force changing our working world. Funds can be used to cover support related to being a new mother and/or working caregiver, including childcare, family travel, mental health, and lactation support, among other necessities. This fall, we are beyond excited to award grants to three incredible athletes.
Mallory Weggemann is five-time Paralympic medalist in swimming, motivational speaker, and author. She is a new mom to baby, Charlotte.
Betsi Flint is a five-time medalist for Team USA in beach volleyball. She is a seven-time AVP pro beach champion and mother to two year-old daughter, Cora.
Jasmine Jones is part of the U.S. Air Force WCAP program and a brakewoman for the United States bobsled team. She is a mother to daughter, Jade.
In 2022, we awarded grants to an incredible group, including 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials champion Aliphine Tuliamuk, world champion bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, and six-time freestyle wrestling world champion Adeline Gray. In addition to being dominant athletes in their respective sports, they are fierce advocates for mothers and caregivers.
"The Changemaker grant was a crucial step in legitimizing my decision to return to racing," said Olympic triathlete Sarah True. "It felt like a fairy godmother bestowed a gift of childcare, letting me invest in my training."
Join us in supporting these amazing athletes as they pursue their goals this season and beyond!
