Women in Business Forum

About the event

The Women in Business Forum presented by U.S. Bank is returning for it's fourth year!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection and conversation as Tennis in the Land welcomes women from across all industries to explore the intersection of sports and business development.
This unique event brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to discuss how the world of sports can influence leadership, innovation, and growth in the business world.

Tuesday, August 19 at 3:30pm
Windows on the River, Cleveland

Event Highlights:

Dynamic discussions, panel, and Q&A session featuring influential women in sports and business
Networking opportunities with professionals from a variety of industries
A cocktail hour with WTA players playing in the tournament
Insightful conversations on leadership, teamwork, and community impact
Group ticket seating to the Tuesday evening session of Tennis in the Land

Whether you're an executive, a startup founder, or just starting out, this event is for you!

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2025 panelists

Megan Rose
Managing Director, Head of Business Development and Operations, USTA Coaching

Megan currently serves as the Managing Director, Head of Business Development and Operations for (USTA) United States Tennis Association Coaching, where she leads coach recruitment and retention strategies, oversees operational excellence, and champions industry engagement through strategic outreach and partnerships.

Widely recognized as a leader in the sports industry, Megan brings a wealth of professional insight alongside her unique perspective as a former professional WTA player and collegiate athlete.

Meredith Batcheller
Head of Global Sports Marketing, ADOBE

in Meredith's role she oversees the global strategy and activation of Adobe’s sponsorship portfolio, including the NFL, Premier League, MLB, PGA TOUR, and Bay Area partnerships. She also spearheaded Adobe’s investments in women’s sports, which now span the NWSL, Golden State Valkyries, and the Adobe Women’s FA Cup . She joined Adobe in March 2022.

Batcheller played ice hockey for the Big Green at Dartmouth College, currently lives in Manhattan, and is a life-long Cleveland sports fan.

Leslie Allen
WTA Board Member (former)

Becoming the #17 tennis player in the world by its nature was a lesson in how to win on and off the court. Leslie knew first hand the complexities of navigating in a world that was not designed for her; a Black female tennis pro, so she redesigned the tennis world.

An honors graduate of the University of Southern California, with a degree in speech communications, an ATA, NCAA, and WTA champion who maintained a top twenty world ranking in singles. Joining trailblazers and mentors, Arthur Ashe and Billie Jean King, carving her own path and was the first African American woman to win a major pro tennis tournament since Althea Gibson.

Brittanie s. Chin-Merkerson
Vice PResident, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, rocket

Brittanie Chin-Merkerson is a seasoned leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEi), change management, and employee experience. As Vice President of DEi at Rocket Companies, she oversees strategies that strengthen inclusive practices and cultivate a workplace culture where everyone feels they belong. Her previous role as Global Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Johnson Controls International saw her lead DEi efforts across 150 countries, positively impacting more than 90,000 employees worldwide.

She earned her MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and holds a BA in Communications from the University of Michigan. Brittanie is also a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and PROSCI change management practitioner-credentials that reflect her commitment to operational excellence and lasting organizational impact.

“It was a great opportunity to honestly reflect on the challenges and successes we’ve encountered in our professional journeys while highlighting the importance of mentorship and collaboration. The entire event reinforced the powerful collection between sports, leadership, and personal growth.”

ALLISON HOWARD
CCO, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
2024 WOMEN IN BUSINESS PANELIST

Ticket Options:

Sponsor Table: $1,500

10-person branded table
Open bar and Hors d'oeuvres
Corporate mention in the program
10 gift bags
10 tickets to the Tuesday Night session of tennis to follow
No additional ticket fees!

Individual Tickets: $150

1 ticket to the Women in Business Forum
Access to the open bar and hors d'oeuvres
1 gift bag
1 ticket to the Tuesday Night session of tennis to follow