Raven Jemison

Raven Jemison is the President of the Kansas City Current (NWSL) and the first Black president in league history.

Former Executive Vice President of the Milwaukee Bucks, she helped lead one of the most respected franchises in professional sports.

She is an AdWeek Most Powerful Women in Sports honoree and a Sports Business Journal Game Changer.

Author of More Than Representation: The Cheat Codes to Own Your Seat at the Table.

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The book didn’t add to my résumé. It clarified my leadership — and scaled it.

Raven Jemison

After publishing More Than Representation:

  • Transitioned from NBA Executive to NWSL President
  • Became the first Black president in league history
  • Led the launch of CPKC Stadium — the first purpose-built stadium for a women’s soccer team
  • Helped grow the Kansas City Current into the 2nd most valuable club in the NWSL
  • Elevated from operator to national leadership voice

From executive.
To architect.
To franchise builder.

Goal

  • Clarify and organize my ideas
  • Publish a legacy or mission-driven book,

Constraints

  • Limited time / full-time job
  • First-time author
  • Not a confident writer
  • Balancing book with business or leadership role

Role

  • Executive / C-suite