Founded in 2019, the Athlete Empowerment Coalition is working on a group refresh during the spring of 2025 and is currently paused in order to prioritize its path forward. 

Leadership

Sage Hudson '27 Sport: Soccer Role: Co-Chair	Anjali Phadnis '27 Sport: Cross Country/Track & Field Role: Co-Chair

Co-Advisors

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From Micaela Pierce '20 (field hockey student-athlete and founder)

"After reflecting on my amazing time as a Black female student-athlete at Mount Holyoke College, I wanted to give back and support future student-athletes by helping to develop a space for those from historically underrepresented backgrounds. The goal of the group is to create a place where first-generation and ethnic minority student-athletes can build strong relationships with each other and form a community of support all while sharing their love for sport. I’m excited for new first-year student-athletes to have an additional community when they arrive on campus along with the network of alums that will continue to grow and support the MHC first-generation and ethnic minority student-athletes over the years." - Micaela Pierce '20 

LEARN MORE

Interested in learning more about the Athlete Empowerment Coalition at Mount Holyoke College? Check out this video introduction of the group, as we caught up with Jaya Nagarajan-Swenson '22 of the rowing team and Kuzivakwashe Madungwe '21 of the squash team, who also serve as co-chairs of the group.