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Women in Sports and Events (WISE), Portland

Last updated Jun 2026

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WISE (Women in Sports and Events) Portland, founded in 2019, is the local chapter of a national career and leadership network for women working in the business of sports and events. It offers mentoring (including the WISE Within program), professional development, networking events, and speed-mentoring roundtables for members across Oregon's sports teams, collegiate athletics, and sports companies. Join or attend events through the chapter site; contact info@WISEportland.org.

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