Willow Bay was named the first female dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism in 2017. A broadcast journalist, media pioneer and digital communication leader, she has advanced student-centered, industry-engaged curricula and programs, increased access to new technology and data solutions, and expanded scholarship support for the next generation of media innovators. Leading academic and industry engagement at the intersection of media, technology, sports and business, she has amplified USC Annenberg’s thought leadership around critical issues such as media innovation, the role of communication technology in the public interest, digital media literacy, and sports and social change. Bay and her husband, Bob Iger, are controlling owners of the Angel City Football Club, the most valuable franchise in women’s sports.

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Game Changers: Unlocking the Global Sports Economy

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