LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Impact Report Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss RELENTLESS ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE

As sports champions and social activists, BJKLI Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss live their WHY THIS? WHY NOW? lives according to the principles of Equity, Empowerment, andAccess. They envision a world where everyone has an equal opportunity and recognize that the playing field WHILE PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE, AND KING AND KLOSS HAVE BEEN FRONT AND CENTER FOR looks different for all. MOST OF IT, THE STATISTICS STILL BARE THE HARD TRUTH THAT THERE IS A LONG WAY TO GO. They want to see a world free of discrimination and 30 WOMEN CLOSING THE GAP KEEPING PACE RAISE THE BAR INSUFFICIENT PROGRESS inequality and are calling on brave leaders to help them chart a new course. 6% 82¢ 2/500 50% 4% Because they both know – pressure is a privilege OF CEOS IN OF EVERY DOLLAR CEO POSITIONS IN OF MEN THINK OF THE WAGE and champions adjust. FORTUNE’S TOP 500 IS THE AMOUNT THE FORTUNE 500 WOMEN ARE WELL GAP BETWEEN COMPANIES ARE WOMEN MAKE ARE OCCUPIED BY REPRESENTED IN MEN AND WOMEN FEMALE. VS THEIR MALE WOMEN OF COLOR. LEADERSHIP ROLES. HAS CLOSED. As of 2020. COUNTERPARTS. By 2050, minority groups Only one in ten senior 2010-2020. And that gap is wider for will make up over 50 leaders is a woman. African American and percent of the U.S. Hispanic women. At this population. rate, pay parity won’t be achieved until 2059.

*Research is still in its infancy on non-binary people BILLIE JEAN KING LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE Our Vision Our Purpose

TO PROMOTE Everyone, regardless of race, gender, equality, access, and inclusion

religion, ability, or sexual orientation TO ADVOCATE should have equal rights, opportunity for equal pay for equal work TO SUPPORT and access. organizations that align with our vision

We must ensure people feel comfortable TO PARTNER with leaders who are making positive change to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Inclusion and equality should be celebrated. People in positions of power must use their platforms to advance positive change. Our Strategic Framework GROUNDED IN RESEARCH We ensure that all of our work, research, and philanthropic commitments The BJKLI and Deloitte have The BJKLI’s partnership with Girls align with our three pillars, which support research, action, and advocacy. produced three research publications Leadership will see the development focused on the tremendous power of the first research study to explore millennials have to influence the how young women of color achieve Research and Discovery workforce composition of the future. their fullest potential as leaders, The BJKLI has collaborated with Deloitte, Harvard Business It is clear that inclusion is a critical what’s holding them back, and why Review, and Girls Leadership to uncover the obstacles indicator when choosing an employer. cultivating leadership for girls of that stand in the way of inclusion and help individuals and Together with Deloitte, the BJKLI has color is crucial to workplace equity, organizations make change. demonstrated through this research inclusion, and innovation. series that diversity is a disruptor, The results of the studies will inclusion is a business priority, and help corporations understand the that the definitions of diversity and leadership paths of all employees, Constructive Conversations and Symposiums inclusion are shifting in the minds of assist girl-serving organizations Every year, the BJKLI convenes thought leadership platforms today’s professionals. that look to develop and empower the next generation of leaders in identifying leaders, and start a by exposing them to an accomplished and diverse professional national conversation on girls of network of individuals across the globe who can inspire and color and leadership. encourage them to build their own networks, coalitions, and alliances to help drive change within their companies.

Recognizing Those Guiding the Way The BJKLI presents the Inspiring Leader Award at the BJKLI Symposium every year. We believe it is important to recognize those leaders who are paving the way and to spotlight their efforts. FROM CONCEPT

to Reality Cyndi Lauper On November 14, 2018, the On June 18, 2019, the Billie Jean King, Marc Benioff, Heather O’Reilly, Ilana Kloss & Paul Keary On April 12, 2016, (Equal BJKLI hosted a birthday BJKLI supported the Pay Day) the BJKLI On November 16, 2016, the BJKLI hosted its 3rd tribute to honor Billie Jean NHL’s first Advancing In 2014, Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss, and convened the first-ever Annual Symposium & Gala. The theme focused King and help fundraise Equity Summit to a group of influential individuals designed Summit on Diversity and on Men – playing from a position of power and for the permanent display inspire progress in and built the first philanthropic endeavor in Inclusion in partnership leveraging their ability to make change. The 2016 and digitization of her sports and society Billie Jean’s name. The BJKLI was founded to with Valerie Jarrett and presenting sponsor was Salesforce, with CEO Marc archives at the New-York for women and advocate for equity and inclusion globally. The White House. Benioff, the recipient of our Inspiring Leader Award. Historical Society. people of color. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

On November 19, 2014, the In 2014, a research On December 9, 2015, the On September 19, 2017, the On September 6, 2018, On September 5, 2019, the BJKLI officially launched with agreement was brokered BJKLI hosted our 2nd Annual BJKLI hosted an exclusive the BJKLI convened a BJKLI hosted “Open for an inaugural Symposium & between Deloitte and Symposium at Goldman luncheon at the Rainbow symposium at the US Equity” at the New-York Gala with presenting sponsor the BJKLI. Deloitte’s Sachs in New York and Room in New York honoring Open honoring Bob Iger Historical Society’s Billie Jean UBS. The gala honored Valerie expertise in developing honored Martine Rothblatt, trailblazers and legends and Robin Roberts for King photography exhibition Jarrett, Former Senior Advisor and creating provocative CEO, United Therapeutics and featuring a powerful their commitment to at the US Open. Jopwell, to President Obama and and distinguished research and Cyndi Lauper, Singer, conversation on the state of always being “Open for UBS, Male Champions of Garcia Martore, CEO of Tegna. differentiates the BJKLI in Songwriter. equality with Billie Jean King Change.” Change, and Gail Boudreaux the marketplace. and Emma Stone. from Anthem spoke about their powerful work in advancing equity.

Gracia Martore Valerie Jarrett

Martine Rothblatt BJKLI Equity Allies Positivity Partnerships & Commitments THROUGH EFFECTIVE THAT MATTER BRAND PARTNERSHIPS

The BJKLI has proven to be LEVERAGING BRAND ASSETS an incredible ambassador and Billie Jean King is an adidas Global Ambassador, and advisor to multiple corporate the BJKLI worked with adidas around the US Open to launch the “Here to Create Change” campaign, which and sporting entities.Starbucks included a film highlighting the lack of representation Caesars Entertainment Announces achieves pay of female athletes in sports media coverage. People Commitment to Achieve Gender We believe thatequity companies in the had the opportunity to “BJK” their shoes at the US Equality in Management by 2025 and their executivesUnited should States Open and also engage with the BJKLI’s positive Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative to help support company's hold themselves accountable messages about inclusion and equality. enhanced commitment to workplace fairness. by tracking results using The BJKLI worked with Pearle Vision to spread the comprehensive surveys and message to young people everywhere that having glasses does not limit potential, only strengthens it. benchmarks.

Starbucks developed We help organizations understand a set of principles and best practices how they are doing, where they designed to address systemic barriers can improve, and who needs to impeding equal improve. pay for equal work. We believe that companies around the globe should join us in adopting these principles and best practices. Billie Jean King and students from Girls Prep Lower East Side, NYC. BJKLIPILLAR 1 VISION Giving Pillars

“If You Can See It, You Can Be It.” Partnering with Mattel’s “Inspiring Women Series”

Billie Jean King always says, The author Brad Meltzer wrote Mattel’s Inspiring Women Barbie Doll collection “If you can see it, you can be the children’s book I am Billie pays tribute to women throughout history who it,” and she knows that so many Jean King, which the BJKLI have broken boundaries and shaped history. young children do not have access donates to children as a medium The BJKLI and Mattel promote the doll series to proper vision care. The BJKLI to educate a new generation to inspire the next generation to define their worked with Pearle Vision about gender own path forward. The Billie Jean King Barbie and One Sight to provide equality. This features the doll in an outfit, glasses and free vision screenings book is filled sneakers based on Billie Jean King’s victory and eyeglasses to with positive during the 1973 “Battle of the Sexes” match children in messages and against Bobby Riggs. need. inspiration. Vision

The BJKLI partnered with product design company FCTRY to create a real life action figure of Billie Jean King. BJKLI Giving Pillars BJKLI Matt Diaz, LisaParks, Harrison Barnes recipients (Lto R):Yasmine Sanchez, Billie JeanKingYouth Leadership Award PILLAR 2

AccessIndividuals WhoUseSportto Create SocialGood Billie JeanKingYouth Leadership Award Recognizes social issues. support viaBeyond Sport,a globalorganization that usessportto address partnership extends to provide therecipients withongoingprogramming and to usetoward furtheringtheireducation oranon-profit oftheirchoice. The have theopportunityto attend theESPYS andreceive a$10,000 scholarship and college students whousesportto create socialgood.Award recipients Jean KingYouth Leadership Award recognizes aselectionofhighschool Leadership Award aspartoftheESPNSportsHumanitarianAwards. The Billie The BJKLIpartnerswithESPNto present theannualBillieJeanKingYouth ACCESS and Educational Exhibitions BJKLI SupportsScholarships access andawareness to herstory. exhibitions. The BJKLIcontributes to and educational scholarships the BJKLIsupports learning andinspiration, leaders have access to the next generation of In order to ensure that Cal State LAto ensure that student Historical Society, providing global athletes inneedoffinancial archive collection at theNew-York support have themeansto display ofBillieJeanKing’s continue theireducation. The digitization andpermanent BJKLI alsofundraised for the Sustainable, ModernSpace Library Offers Bright, New BillieJeanKingMain events. fundraising space through educational and this importantcommunity BJKLI isproud to support learning disabilities.The services for peoplewith immigrants, andspecial services for veterans, free programs, including access to library materials, alongwith opening onSeptember 21,2019, itoffers LEED certified, andsince itsgrand The BillieJeanKingMainLibrary is named theBillieJeanKingMainLibrary. of thenew Long Beachlibrary being Council unanimouslyvoted infavor The Long BeachCommunity andCity BJKLIPILLAR 3 ADVOCACY Giving Pillars

Pride at Wimbledon and US Open Driving Equality and Inclusion

The BJKLI joined forces with Nick In advance of the 2019 US Open, the Women’s remains the leader of As part of a collaboration with UBS and McCarville, AELTC, and Pride BJKLI in partnership with the USTA equality in women’s sports and the Fed BottleTop to promote UN Sustainable Sports UK to discuss issues of organized an inclusive PRIDE event Cup is the world’s largest annual women’s Development Goals, the BJKLI joined the sports, sexuality, empowerment, on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean team sports competition. In 2019, the ITF #TOGETHERBAND’s Gender Equality INCLUSIVE and individuality in King Tennis Center. This public event named Billie Jean King the first Global goal to eradicate prejudice and work LEADERSHIP a Wimbledon-first brought athletes like former MLB Ambassador for the Fed Cup. The BJKLI for equal rights and respect for all. The AT THE ALL ‘Inclusive Leadership’ player Billy Bean, former NBA star works with the ITF on their Advantage All sale of #TOGETHERBAND event ahead of the Jason Collins and current WTA ENGLAND LAWN campaign to continue to drive equality and bracelets allows the BJKLI to 2019 Wimbledon players Alison Van Uytvanck and inclusion in the sport of tennis. raise awareness about gender TENNIS CLUB Championships. This Greet Minnen, together with Billie equality. event encouraged LGBTQ+ youth Jean for a dialogue centered on the to be their authentic selves and LGBTQ+ community. The athletes provided them with the opportunity discussed the power of sports as a to interact and learn from people platform for advocacy for the LGBTQ+ and organizations that they can turn community and how everyone can to in times of need. learn how to be an effective “ally”.

Pride @ Wimbledon Pride @ US Open Advocacy BJKLI Symposium Model Advocacy in Action Since its founding in 2014, the BJKLI has customized annual symposiums BJKLI LANYARDS that have brought together leaders from diverse industries to have honest conversations about the business case for diversity and inclusion. Every year at the BJKLI symposium we employ a variety of lanyards that enable people to have constructive These symposiums seek to: Each year worthy individuals receive dialogue about diversity and inclusion. the BJKLI Inspiring Leader Award These lanyards start • Elevate the dialogue about equity – recognizing them for using their conversations and allow and inclusion as a business imperative. platforms to drive positive change. participants to demonstrate • Determine the requisite actions commitment to advocacy required from CEOs and corporate and allyship. leaders to position themselves as true advocates for equality to meet the demands of a changing workforce.

• Gather influencers across government, academia, non-profit, entertainment, business, sports and other sectors to be a catalyst for action. EVENTS

2014 CONVERSATION PANELISTS 2015 LAUNCH EVENT Christine Smith 2ND ANNUAL BJKLI VP, Inclusion & Diversity, Apple Patrick T. Quinn Symposium & Gala Partner, Cadwalader Symposium & Gala

On November 19, 2014, the BJKLI hosted its launch event, Kristian Ribberstrom On December 9, 2015, the BJKLI hosted its 2nd Annual Symposium & Gala, made possible by Partner, The Medici Group made possible by presenting sponsor UBS. The event presenting sponsor Goldman Sachs. The symposium was held at Goldman Sachs’ headquarters and BJKLI INSPIRING LEADER took place at The Powerhouse, at the Museum of Natural was followed by a gala dinner at 4 World Trade Center, New York, where Martine Rothblatt, CEO of AWARD HONOREES History. The afternoon symposium included TED-style United Therapeutics, and Cyndi Lauper were awarded with Inspiring Leader Award recognitions. Gracia Martore, CEO, Gannett Co. talks by leading academics and business professionals Valerie Jarrett and each talk was followed by powerful breakout Former Senior Advisor to President CONVERSATION PANELISTS sessions. The evening event kicked off with a cocktail Obama Christiane Amanpour reception followed by a musical experience, to showcase PRESENTING SPONSOR the importance of inclusion. Chief International Correspondent & Anchor, CNN Robin Roberts Anchor, Good Morning America Pat Mitchell Founder & CEO, POW! Strategies & Editorial Director, TEDWomen BJKLI INSPIRING LEADER AWARD HONOREES Martine Rothblatt Founder and Chief Executive Officer, United Therapeutics Cyndi Lauper American Singer, Songwriter, Actress and LGBTQ activist PRESENTING SPONSOR 2016 4TH ANNUAL BJKLI 2017 3RD ANNUAL BJKLI Leadership Luncheon CONVERSATION PANELISTS Symposium & Gala On September 19, 2017, the BJKLI convened Dr. Stefanie Johnson CONVERSATION PANELISTS leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from On November 16, 2016, at the 3rd Annual Symposium Professor of Management Billie Jean King University of Colorado Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes, & Gala, the BJKLI convened influential leaders from Founder, BJKLI Tony Prophet and Christiane Amanpour on the importance of across sectors and industries to address how men Emma Stone Chief Equality Officer, Salesforce equity, inclusion, and the power of the individual in leadership could ensure equality and inclusivity in Academy Award–Winning Actress Dr. Michael Kimmel to make change. The event honored two trail- the workplace. Salesforce sponsored the event. The Kimberly Davis Distinguished Professor of Sociology and blazers and game-changers who have used the EVP, National Hockey League evening’s Inspiring Leader Awards were presented Gender Studies, Stony Brook University power of television to elevate the stories of those Founding Member of the BJKLI to Salesforce Chairman and Co-CEO Marc Benioff, BJKLI INSPIRING LEADER who were once without a voice. BJKLI INSPIRING LEADER Heather O’Reilly and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer AWARD HONOREES AWARD HONOREES Team. The recipients are true game-changers in the Marc Benioff Shonda Rhimes fight for equality. Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Producer, Screenwriter and Author Salesforce Christiane Amanpour Heather O’Reilly Chief International Correspondent U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and Anchor, CNN PRESENTING SPONSOR PRESENTING SPONSOR

Billie Jean King and Shonda Rhimes

Heather O’Reilly Rod Robinson, Marlon Nichols, Jukay Hsu, John Caplan & Ralph Smith Marc Benioff Shonda Rhimes, Valerie Faris, Billie Jean King and Emma Stone discuss the Battle of the Sexes movie. 2018 2019 5TH ANNUAL BJKLI DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Symposium at US Advancing Equity CONVERSATION PANELISTS Bill Proudman On September 6, 2018, the BJKLI partnered with the USTA to On June 18, 2019, the BJKLI delivered the first ever CEO & Founder, White Men as Full Diversity Partners host the first-ever “Open for Change” Symposium at the USTA Summit focused on diversity and inclusion for Meghan Chayka Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This gathering convened Synopated Ladies the National Hockey League as part of The NHL Co-Founder Stathletes leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from Robert Iger, Billie Jean King, Robin Awards show in Las Vegas. The Summit focused Maria Cardona Roberts, Christiane Amanpour and others on the importance of brave leadership and on the advancement of women and people of Principal, Dewey Square Group using executive position as a powerful platform. The audience was also treated to a color in hockey and society. At the outset of the Scott O’Neil Summit Billie Jean King joined performance by the dynamic tap dancing CEO, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment group, the . NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Syncopated Ladies Angela Ruggerio and Kimberly Davis, Executive CEO & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab Vice President, Social Impact CONVERSATION PANELISTS Neena Chaudhry (L to R): Gary Bettman, Billie Jean and Growth Initiatives for an General Counsel, Senior Advisor for Billie Jean King King, Kimberly Davis authentic discussion on equity Education, National Women’s Law Center Founder, BJKLI and inclusion in sports and the journey the NHL has Bob Iger embarked on to ensure “Hockey is for Everyone.” Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company Christiane Amanpour Chief International Correspondent WE’RE SEEKING MORE WOMAN IN LEADERSHIP ROLES and Anchor, CNN BJKLI INSPIRING LEADER AWARD HONOREES Bob Iger Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company Robin Roberts Anchor, Good Morning America

PRESENTING SPONSOR 2019EVENTS FUNDRAISER Partners Open for Equity CONVERSATION PANELISTS Porter Braswell On September 5, 2019, the night of the US Open women’s CEO of Jopwell semifinals, the BJKLI organized a special fundraiser at the Elizabeth Broderick USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. We heard from Founder of Male Champions of Change our equity allies, including the Australian-based organization Sameer Aurora Male Champions of Change, the diversity and inclusion hiring Head of Strategic Programs at UBS platform Jopwell, and longtime partner UBS, about the PRESENTING SPONSORS important work they are doing to advance equity.

BJKLI Equity Allies BJKLI Advisory Board

Billie Jean King Jonathan Kraft Chair and Founder, BJKLI President, The Kraft Group

Ilana Kloss Robert McCann Co-founder, BJKLI Chairman, UBS Americas

Paul Keary, Pat Mitchell Vice Chair, BJKLI; Co-founder Founder & CEO, POW! Strategies and COO, Teneo Holdings & Editorial Director, TEDWomen

Christiane Amanpour Robin Roberts Anchor and Chief International Anchor, ABC’s Good Morning Correspondent, CNN America

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