WBSC expands women's commission into 'Diversity and Inclusivity Commission', Donna Cohen newest member

WBSC expands women's commission into 'Diversity and Inclusivity Commission', Donna Cohen newest member
11/02/2021
Formerly known as the Women's Development Commission, the WBSC Diversity and Inclusivity Commission promotes gender equity in baseball, softball and Baseball5.

The WBSC has expanded its Women's Development Commission into the WBSC Diversity and Inclusivity Commission.

"WBSC shares and supports the goal of gender equality and inclusivity on and off the field," said WBSC Executive Director Michael Schmidt. "This is reflected in the composition of the 13-member WBSC Executive Board, which features 30.7% female representation, and the WBSC headquarters staff, which has 46.2% male representation."

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The WBSC Diversity and Inclusivity Commission also welcomed Donna Cohen (USA), its newest member.

Cohen is an attorney committed to advancing gender equity in sports, especially baseball. She is considered an influential voice in women's baseball.

Cohen was a spokesperson of the WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup 2018 Trophy Tour and helped arrange promotional activities at several Major League Baseball stadiums. She currently serves as the Strategic Advisor for the Boston Red Sox All Women's Fantasy Camp.

The WBSC Diversity and Inclusivity Commission promotes, in addition to diversity and inclusion, gender equity in baseball, softball and Baseball5. It's chaired by Beatrice Allen (Gambia). Other members include Yumilka Daysi Ruiz (Cuba), Hiroko Yamada (Japan), Marisa Matsuda (Peru) and Aracelis Leon (Venezuela) with further members to be added soon.


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