Type Of Business:
Professional men's basketball league
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Programming; Professional development
Major Product/SVS:
Professional sports; Entertainment
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing tennis; Reading; Spending time outdoors; Sports; Photography
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Michigan State University (1999); Master of Arts in Urban Counseling, Michigan State University (1986); Bachelor of Arts in Education, University of Houston (1981)
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics;
Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Black Coaches Association
Date of Distinction:
7/22/2011
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Receiving my Ph.D. from Michigan State University
Charity:
Volunteer, NBA Cares
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the support she has received from her parents, who were the drivers of her motivation, and to her wholesome upbringing, which was focused on education.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because her background is in education and counseling. She has served as a teacher and counselor in Texas and Michigan, has interned with the NCAA, and served as a college student affairs and athletics administrator in Texas, North Carolina and Michigan. Also, as a former basketball scholarship student-athlete, Dr. Hilliard has maintained a long-standing interest in sports and in educating others.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Hilliard provides leadership for the department's programming and professional development initiatives for the players. She is involved in charitable and volunteer activities; part of what she does is related to serving those in need.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintaining player relationships; Handling and resolving player issues or concerns; Planning team awareness meetings for all teams; Working closely with the National Basketball Players Association; Developing and managing the implementation of player programs; Securing quality control; Interacting with team management; Identifying industry experts and professional development resources and organizations; Coordinating training and development of team staff; Engaging in off-season conferences
Education Certifications:
Sports Management Institute Graduate; Professional Association of Athlete Development Specialists
Awards/Honors:
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Founder's Award;
Clyde M. Campbell Endowed Scholarship, Michigan State University; Graduate Student Doctoral Fellowship, Michigan State University; Friends of Carolina Service Award, University of North Carolina; Distinguished Staff Service Award, Central Michigan University
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Hilliard intends to continue learning and growing, teaching and pursuing an entrepreneurial endeavor.