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SCSU Hosts ESPNW Campus Conversations Forum

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SCSU Hosts ESPNW Campus Conversations Forum

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics and Recreation partnered with espnW's to host Campus Conversations, a forum designed for female student-athletes on Monday, February 24th. The event featured several accomplished SCSU alumnae and guest speakers. 

As part of espnW Campus Conversations, SCSU welcomed back four student-athlete alumnae to share their experiences as student-athletes and professionals, and offer guidance on preparing for life after college and college athletics. The program's purpose is to engage, inspire, and educate an audience of future leaders through panel discussions and breakout sessions.



Cristina Alexander moderated the event. She is one of ESPN's most versatile bilingual commentators. She serves as anchor of ESPN's morning edition of SportsCenter and host of ESPN's Spanish-language soccer shows La Peña de la Liga and Goles y Más. In addition, she is the play-by-play commentator of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on ESPN Deportes.

PANELISTS
Cheryl DiCarlo (SCSU 1993, Basketball)
Cheryl DiCarlo is currently the Director of Creative Production at ESPN. She has been at ESPN since 2002, serving as Senior Writer/Producer, Associate Director, and Director Grande & Leonard Creative. She is an Emmy award-winning feature producer, promo producer, and creative director. 

Carol Stiff (SCSU 1983, Basketball)
Carol Stiff spent 31 years at ESPN before retiring in July 2021. She is currently the President of the Women's Sports Network. Carol is a nationally recognized television sports executive credited with advancing the growth of women's sports at the collegiate and professional levels through innovative linear, digital, and streaming programming, collaborative partnerships, and relentless advocacy. In 2021, she was honored as a Women's Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, a Naismith Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and an Edward R. Murrow Award winner. Carol is a frequent speaker and industry panelist with relationships that run deep throughout the sports universe. 

Shaunnaya Williams (SCSU 2007, Track & Field)
Shaunnaya Williams recently completed her 14th season as the director of cross country and track and field in 2024-25. The academic year also marks her 16th season overall at New Haven after serving as an assistant coach from 2009-11. Since Williams was hired, the program has produced five national champions, 28 individual All-Americans, three All-American relay teams, and numerous All-Northeast-10 Conference and All-New England honorees. Additionally, her teams have excelled in the classroom as she has mentored seven USTFCCCA All-Academic Team members. Last week, her men's and women's indoor track & field teams were both runners-up at the 2025 Northeast-10 Indoor Conference Championships. 

Dieny Charlot (SCSU 2010, Field Hockey)
Dieny Charlot is a versatile strategist, organizer, and community advocate whose career spans operations, event management, and project coordination. As co-founder of Creative Approach, Co. LLC, she collaborates with mission-driven organizations to create inclusive, culturally relevant initiatives that uplift marginalized communities and amplify diverse voices. Dieny's work has taken her across national and international landscapes, where she has partnered with a wide array of stakeholders—ranging from corporate executives, engineers, and marketing teams to artists, celebrity managers, and community leaders. Her expertise shines through in leading high-profile corporate partnerships and events, including major collaborations with NASCAR, as well as managing large-scale national and international trade shows and community-driven initiatives. In addition to her work at Creative Approach, Co., Dieny has held key roles at Whelen Engineering, Paper Connection International, RIHub Venture Mentoring Service, and Howls. Across these positions, she demonstrated her leadership in operations, program coordination, and event management, while improving internal processes and fostering international partnerships.
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