CASE STUDY PROGRAM - SAN FRANCISCO CHAPTER

The CASE (Careers As Sports Executives) Study Program is a free sports executive study program for high school students who are interested in sports – and perhaps careers in sports – but who would not otherwise have the opportunity to get the training, experience and tutelage to pursue entry-level jobs in the industry.

CASE helps students from underrepresented minority groups build their professional sports knowledge and network by providing relevant instruction and actionable insights. Together, we explore all that the sports industry has to offer as students consider pursuing their passion as a career.

Program Overview

CASE was created in 2018 by executives at the Chicago Cubs who sought to address the disparity in opportunities for youth to pursue careers in professional sports. Among the founders was Scott Harris who served as the Cubs Assistant General Manager (2012-2019) prior to his years as Giants General Manager (2019-2022). In September 2022, with the help of Harris, the Cubs and the San Francisco Unified School District’s Office of College and Career Readiness, the Giants Community Fund launched a new CASE chapter in San Francisco.

Since 2022, more than 100 students from San Francisco public high schools and the Giants Community Fund Academy have participated in the San Francisco Chapter of the CASE Study Program. Over the course of the four-week program, students tuned in virtually twice a week to meet with and learn from sports executives.

The program culminated with students presenting their final research presentations at Oracle Park and receiving their program certificates.

Testimonials

NameTitleOrganizationSession Led
Abigail TorrezJr. Graphic DesignerGolden State WarriorsGraphic Design
Alfonso FelderExecutive Vice President, AdministrationSan Francisco GiantsBallpark Operations
Alyssa NakkenFormer Assistant CoachSan Francisco GiantsWelcome
Amiel SawdayeAssistant General ManagerArizona DiamondbacksGeneral Manager Network
Amy OumSocial Ambassador, Marketing Development CoordinatorSan Francisco GiantsSocial Media
Andy BlackburnVice President, Strategic PartnershipsChicago CubsPartnership
Anne Marie RoweSenior Manager of Business AnalyticsAthleticsBusiness Analytics
Ay’Anna MoodySenior Director, Social ImpactGolden State WarriorsSport for Social Good
Chelsea MarroquinManager, TicketingSan Francisco 49ersSales & Ticketing
Chrissy CamilleriSenior Coordinator, CommunicationsSan Francisco GiantsYouth Initiatives
Colin CahillVice President, Player Performance and WellnessSan Francisco GiantsPlayer Performance & Wellness
Darron NelsonSenior Manager Talent AcquisitionSan Francisco GiantsTalent Acquisition - Human Resources
Donna HuynhManager, Content & ProgrammingGolden State WarriorsEntertainment
Ellie GrueskinBaseball Operations AnalystSan Francisco GiantsSports Analytics & Data
Erica GeorgeDirector, Communications and ContentAthleticsSports Journalism & Communication
Francesco GuerrieriSenior Graphic DesignerGolden State WarriorsGraphic Design
Gabe KaplerForner ManagerSan Francisco GiantsWelcome
Georgia GiblinDirector, Performance ScienceDetroit TigersPlayer Performance & Development
Hannah AvdalovicDirector, Venue Social MediaGolden State WarriorsSocial Media
Hannah HeiringData Analyst, Basketball OperationsGolden State WarriorsData Analytics
Jared BannerVice President, Player DevelopmentChicago CubsScouting & Player Development
Javier PadillaAccount Executive, Premium Seating MembershipSan Francisco GiantsSales & Ticketing
Jeff HopkinsSenior Coordinator, Social MediaChicago CubsSocial Media
Jessica RuvalcavaSenior Graphic DesignerSan Francisco GiantsGraphic Design
Jessica SantamariaVice President, Partnership Sales and Business DevelopmentSan Francisco GiantsSales
Josh ZimmermanDirector, Player ProcurementSan Francisco GiantsSports Analytics & Data
Julian GreenSenior Vice President of Communications &
Community Affairs		Chicago CubsSports Journalism & Communication
Justin PrettymanExecutive Director of 49ers FoundationSan Francisco 49ersCommunity
Kalen BiggerPartnerships Marketing ManagerSan Francisco GiantsPartnership
Karl ConyersManager, Live ProductionSan Francisco GiantsEntertainment
Kelly KingAssistant Director of GraphicsChicago CubsGraphic Design
Keri BlackwellDeputy Director, Strategy and ProgramsChicago CubsYouth Initiatives
Kira GriffinFormer Marketing CoordinatorAthleticsMarketing
Kobi AllenCoordinator, Community Engagement,Minnesota TwinsYouth Initatives
Kody AcevedoSr. Manager, Game and Live Event ProductionSan Francisco 49ersIn-game Entertainment
Malia BatesBrand Marketing ManagerSan Jose SharksSocial Media
Megan GaseorAssistant Director, Special Event OperationsChicago CubsBallpark Operations
Meghan JonesCASE Co- Founder, Director, Baseball Operations, Administration & StrategyChicago CubsWelcome
Paul BienVice President, Baseball AnalyticsSan Francisco GiantsData Analytics
Perry MinasianGeneral ManagerLos Angeles AngelsGeneral Manager Network
Raphael CollinsAssistant Director, Community Impact and Diversity InitiativesCleveland GuardiansYouth Intitatives
Ryan Dillard49ers Prep Senior CoordinatorSan Francisco 49ersYouth Initatives
Ryan FongManager of Game EntertainmentGolden State WarriorsIn-game Entertainment
Saul MartinezAssistant Strength & Conditioning
Coach/Sport Science Specialist		San Francisco GiantsPlayer Performance & Wellness
Scott HarrisCASE Co-Founder, President of Baseball OperationsDetroit TigersWelcome
Dr. Shana AlexanderDirector of EAPSan Francisco GiantsSports Medicine
Shana DaumSenior Vice President, Communications
& Community Relations		San Francisco GiantsSport for Social Good
Stacy McGranorDirector, CX StrategySan Jose SharksBusiness Analytics
Stephanie Dubin ComboManager, Community RelationsSan Jose SharksCommunity
Theo EpsteinCASE Founder, On-Field Strategy ConsultantMLB Commissioner's OfficeWelcome
Travis LoDolceDirector of MarketingSan Francisco GiantsMarketing
Tucker BaksaSenior Manager, 49ers PREPSan Francisco 49ersYouth Initiatives
Yeshayah GoldfarbFormer Vice President, Baseball Resources and DevelopmentSan Francisco GiantsScouting & Player Development
Zack MinasianGeneral ManagerSan Francisco GiantsGeneral Manager Network

Thank you, Partners!

A GIANT thank you to our partners who helped make our San Francisco Chapter launch possible.

Learn More

We look forward to welcoming the next cohort of students in 2024! Interested in learning more? Contact us at academy@sfgiants.com.