I started working for the Mariners while I was a freshman at the University of Washington where I was also a member of the Track Team. The part time seasonal job afforded me the opportunity to continue competing at the collegiate level and upon graduation I moved into a Full-Time role as an Assistant Manager of one our Team Stores. Since then I have held many roles within the Retail Department (Assistant Manager- Bellevue Square Team Store, Assistant Manager -T-Mobile Park Team Store, Souvenir Manager, T-Mobile Park Team Store/Spring Training Retail Manager, Assistant Buyer, Retail Marketing Manager/Women’s and Kids Buyer, Director, Team Stores). From my first role as a seasonal team member to my current role, I have been able to work with and learn from a lot of amazing individuals within the Mariners organization and continue looking forward to the fun things to come. Outside of work, I am still active in participating in sports, mentoring and volunteering where I can.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

Title IX afforded me the opportunity to continue participating in a sport that I loved at the next level. Through that opportunity, I was able to forge lifelong friendships and it impacted who I am as an individual.

Based in the Emerald City, Haley Durmer is currently the Director of Strategic Marketing & Sales for the Seattle Mariners. As the Director of Strategic Marketing & Sales Haley acts as the bridge between the Ticket Sales, Marketing & Communications and Analytics departments. She implements integrated ticketing and marketing campaigns, generates media plans, optimizes advertising efforts, oversees all sales communication, testing and AI platforms, produces all sales-driven collateral and creative assets as well as executes all customer insight research. Her goal is to create the best and most seamless fan experience from start to finish – from initial Instagram ad to the time you leave T-Mobile Park. Haley has spent the entirety of her professional career within the sports industry and was previously employed by both the New York Yankees and her alma mater, the University of Virginia (where she swam on the D1 Varsity Swim Team).

How has Title IX impacted your life?

My entire life I’ve been an athlete. I truly can’t remember a time where I wasn’t on some sort of team. I played soccer with the girls in preschool, baseball with the boys in elementary school and joined my first co-ed swim team at age 5. My entire person was developed and nurtured by competitive athletics which fosters the tenets of dedication, resilience, teamwork, and persistence. While I dropped soccer, baseball and really every land sport that required decent hand-eye coordination by middle school, competitive swimming was and is something I’ll never give up. Since the age of 5 I’ve competed for either a private, high school, collegiate or (inter)national swim team of some sort. Title IX’s requirement of equality in participation opportunities for women leading to the expansion of access to education and scholarships for female student-athletes is the main impact this law has had on my life. As a former female DI collegiate student-athlete whose sport was let’s just say a non-revenue generating (cough, cough…not popular) sport, this law quite literally changed the course of my life. Title IX afforded me, many of my friends, teammates and even my sister and mother, the chance to attend the school of our dreams and develop our craft. Moreso, it ensured that we could apply those skills with the knowledge that we were equally represented and valued by our universities in comparison the male student-athlete population. Since the enactment of Title IX, the number of women in high school sports and collegiate athletics has increased exponentially and I’m so fortunate to be a part of that statistic.

Camden, a Seattle-native, is in her 15th season with the Seattle Mariners Experiential Marketing Department. She played golf and lacrosse at Holy Names Academy and was on the women’s rowing team as a freshman and club lacrosse team as sophomore at Gonzaga University before deciding to focus on her career in sports. After two years of interning in the Gonzaga Athletic Department, she moved on to join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department as a Graduate Assistant in Marketing. Two years and a Masters degree later, Camden joined the Seattle Mariners in July of 2008. She oversees promotional giveaways, the Mariners Community Tour and Bar League programs, assists with the special events and pregame on-field ceremonies.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

Title IX gave me the opportunity to participate in a sport at a higher level. As a freshman collegiate athlete, I had to quickly learn the importance of multi-tasking and time management as I balanced school and practices – skills that are incredibly important in my role today!

Hannah Hall is currently the Membership Engagement Coordinator for the Seattle Mariners. As the Membership Engagement Coordinator, Hannah oversees events focused on Season Ticket Member retention and customer acquisition through high-though experiences and engagement opportunities. She attended San Jose State University where she played D-1 Women’s Soccer and earned her degree in Communication Studies. Due to a severe concussion injury, Hannah medically retired in her sophomore year of college and was forced to find her passion outside of playing soccer. After a collegiate summer baseball internship, she discovered that baseball brought her the same feelings she felt on the field as an athlete. Hannah pivoted her passion she had for soccer into creating unforgettable experiences for fans at baseball games. Prior to working for the Seattle Mariners, Hannah spent her time interning with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League, the San Jose Giants within the San Francisco Giants organization, and REP1 Sports agency.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

At the age of 4 years old, I trained against the boys when I first started playing soccer. This experience allowed me to feel like I could accomplish anything and that there was never a reason to not sit at the same table as the guys. My personality was developed by my experience in athletics, as I fostered the traits of ambition, teamwork, and resilience. I learned about the importance of Title IX once I committed to play D-1 Women’s Soccer at San Jose State University. Looking back, I realized Title IX allowed me to be a student-athlete on scholarship which opened the door for several more opportunities. Title IX ensured that I was given the opportunity to hone my craft off the field as I prepared for work in the sports industry. It allowed me to have the same internships or work experiences as my male counterparts, and through hard work, drive, and dedication, I am here with the Seattle Mariners today!

I am a University of Washington graduate from Bellingham, Washington. I grew up surrounded by all things Seattle Sports and never looked back! I worked for the University of Washington Athletic Department for three years before coming to the Mariners. I have masters in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership where I learned and studied many impacts athletics and sport has on society, including Title IX implications!

How has Title IX impacted your life?

Title IX has impacted my life because without it I would have been denied the opportunity to not only play competitive sport at the high school level but develop and grow as a person through sport. I credit so much of who I am to athletics and know that without it and without Title IX I wouldn’t be the person I am today. We have come so far as women in sport, but still have so far to go!

Grew up playing sports, 3 sport athlete (volleyball, basketball & softball) all through high school. Graduated from Central Washington University in 2004, was the Head Fastpitch Coach at Bainbridge High School for 11 years (2005-2015). 2008 Seattle Times Coach of the Year, 2008 Metro League Coach of the Year, 2009 Kitsap Sun Coach of the Year, 2009 Metro League Coach, 2012 Metro League Coach of Year. Won the State Championship in 2009 (1st and only to date in program history), Runners up in 2010 and 2011. 11-year coaching record 228-76.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

I started coaching to give back to my community and to show that women have a space in the world of Coaching. To provide mentorship and guidance through some of hardest years of life. Providing a safe place, no matter the skill level where athletes could gain leaderships skills but most importantly be themselves.

Alexa Olague is currently an Account Executive, Group Events. Prior to joining the Seattle Mariners, Alexa worked three seasons for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in Corporate Partner Services. Alexa attended Central Washington University where she played DII softball while earning a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. After graduating, Alexa stayed at CWU and earned a Masters of Science in Athletic Administration, while she was a Graduate Assistant for the softball program.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

Title IX has impacted my life significantly. I grew up with two older brothers, and recall always wanting to play sports just like they did (and wanted to be beat them at their own game, of course!) The sport of softball taught me much more than how to hit and throw a ball - it taught me dozens of life lessons and skills that I have been able to carry over into my professional life. While in college, I was able to work as an intern for the Tacoma Rainiers, where my eyes were opened up to the world of professional baseball. I’ve been fortunate enough to call the ballpark my “office”, and am looking forward to many more nights spent helping Mariners fans create unforgettable experiences at T-Mobile Park!

I grew up in Lake Forest Park and attended Shorecrest High School. I received a soccer scholarship and attended Colorado College where I got my B.A. in Math and Computer Science. While at Colorado College, our soccer team made it to the Division I Elite 8 all four years and we advanced to the Final IV and finished 2nd place twice. After college, I began my career in Technology in the Seattle area.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

I would not have been able to attend the college I did without receiving a soccer scholarship. Being able to compete at the highest level and play the top colleges and universities in the country while attending a small college was the best of both worlds.

Born and raised in Seattle and have lived in the PNW my whole life. Played basketball at various levels, including at Whatcom Community College post graduating from Western Washington University. I have also been lucky enough to work in athletics my whole professional, including college athletics and summer collegiate baseball, professional football, and now the Seattle Mariners. Outside of sports, I spend all my free time going on adventures with my dog and girlfriend!

How has Title IX impacted your life?

I am lucky to benefit from Title IX and not ever have to worry about NOT having the opportunity to play the sports I love. I have made countless connections through being involved in athletics which allowed me to find my passion for the industry and bring these lessons to my role every day.

As a Product Manager, I work to identify, plan, and prioritize the data solutions required to drive decisions and enable action for an improved employee & fan experience. I’ve spent my career growing businesses by building and implementing enterprise-wide software. I’ve held a variety roles including product manager, engineering director, sales account executive, and program manager. Prior to joining the Mariners, I led a team who developed software, data structures, and analytics for Fortune 100 companies.

On a personal note, my favorite things are anything outdoors, including running, hiking, and skiing. I love to travel. Since Covid it’s been mostly Jeep trips or taking out my 1969 Pontiac Firebird. I also volunteer as a mentor for the AZ Foster Care program and am working towards getting Foster Parent certified. I was raised in So. California by parents from Albuquerque, so some of my favorite memories are Dodgers and (former) Dukes games. I now live just south of Peoria in AZ with my husband, Jim and our dog, Georgia. My sister and her family live nearby so we still take in games each season.

How has Title IX impacted your life?

My mom was a big sports fan, but never played sports as a girl. When I asked why not, she said that her schools didn’t have girls’ sports and they would not let the girls play on the boys’ teams. Not wanting to join cheer or dance, she missed out on opportunities to improve her fitness and be part of a team. Both professionally & personally, I contribute many of my achievements to being competitive and working well with a team. That is a direct result of being able to participate in girls’ sports, from little league through high school. Without Title IX, I would not have had the opportunity to grow these skills. I know this first hand, because my mom was a huge fan of Title IX. She often shared her frustration with not having the opportunities to be part of a team when she was young. She always reminded me and my sister of the great opportunities we were afforded because of Title IX. To this day, being active is a big part of my life and a passion I share with my family.