Post by Natasha Reyes

There’s no doubt I wouldn’t be where I am today without the NCAA postgraduate internship! Working in NCAA executive affairs — including involvement with the 2023 Men’s and Women’s Final Fours — gave me insight into sports commissions and the role of Local Organizing Committees. That experience sparked my passion and led me to Sport Oregon. Two years later, I’m still a firm believer in the power of sport as a driver of economic development and community impact. Collaborating with the team we’ve built and the members who invest in our mission is my greatest highlight.