Renee Montgomery
Basketball Player & Activist | Inspiring Leadership & Social Change
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Renee Montgomery is a former WNBA champion and two-time NCAA champion. As a player, she was known for her clutch performances and tenacious defense.
But off the court, Montgomery has emerged as a powerful voice for social justice. She was the first WNBA player to opt-out of the 2020 season to focus on activism, co-founding a social justice fund and speaking out against racial inequity.
Montgomery's keynotes inspire audiences to use their platforms to drive meaningful change, blending her firsthand experience as an athlete-activist with research-backed strategies for effective advocacy.
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How to turn moments into momentum
Inspired by the rising movement against racism in the US, WNBA champion Renee Montgomery made an unexpected decision: she opted out of her dream job. As she says in this stirring talk, she wanted to "make it felt," and that meant turning her attention from the court to the community. But you don't have to be a basketball star to make it felt; anyone can turn important moments into meaningful momentum. How will you?
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDWomen 2020 | 2020 | 🇺🇸Palm Springs, United States |
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