Geist and Wade were promoted last year to be a part of Warren’s executive team that features over half women. For both, Warren’s outward confidence in them has helped elevate their careers and put them in positions they never thought were possible.
“Kevin is very intentional — in a genuine way — about making sure that women not only are in the room, but that their voices are heard and are critically necessary as we continue building a championship organization,” Geist shared. “I’m specifically thinking about our recent head coach search process. There was a total of seven of us, me being the only woman in that room, interviewing for a head coach to lead our football team. That group from George to Ryan and to Kevin, especially, always makes sure that when I’m in those situations, that I know I’m there for a reason.”
Wade — who oversees the team’s DEI strategy as well as community engagement and social impact efforts — has watched Warren advocate for the launch of the club’s first-ever Women’s Advisory Board and champion the club’s girls flag football efforts which have opened up a new path for thousands of girls flag athletes in the Chicagoland area.
“I am fortunate to be a part of an organization that values inclusivity,” Wade said. “Creating access and opportunity is an integral part of my role and it’s important that it’s coming from a place of authenticity. That authenticity leads to greater impact and results in positive outcomes, whether it is for the people that work in our organization or those we expose to different opportunities who go on to achieve success and inspire others to do the same.
“We want to see continued forward progress. Being a part of the Bears and working under Kevin’s leadership is truly a great place to be.”
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