“The USOPC has the reach, reputation and brand to speak and guide on issues where others don’t have the same influence. It’s a blessing and an opportunity. People are looking to see what we do, and we are rising to the occasion to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and access across the Olympic and Paralympic movement.”
Nitra Rucker, USOPC Vice President, DE&I and Talent
A Texas native whose father came to the United States from Ghana at age 30, Tamyra Mensah-Stock had long embraced her status as a role model. Building on early achievements as a track and field athlete, Tamyra began wrestling in high school, ultimate
New York Times Article, opens in a new tabYoung women are… going to look up there and go: ‘I can do that. I can see myself.'
TAMYRA MENSAH-STOCK
