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Athlete Ambassador Graphic Design Slidell, LA Gabbi Jennings, born and raised in Louisiana, started running at 9 years old and ended her high school career with 43 state titles. She attended Furman University where she became a 4x All American, and graduated in 2021 with degrees in...

Social Media and Operations Intern Milwaukee , WI Madison is a student-athlete at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee competing on the women’s cross-country and track teams.  She has been a contribution to 3 Horizon League Championship titles in cross-country and a runner-up title in track.  She is majoring...

Social Media Intern Columbus, OH Benja is a dual-degree master’s student at Kent State University volunteering as a Sprints/Hurdles Coach for the Track and Field Team. She was a team captain, second fastest 100m hurdler in Kent State history, the 2022 MAC 100m Champion and contributed to...

COO Milwaukee, WI Trixie has an extensive background in Event Operations related to international travel and hospitality.  She is a University of Wisconsin graduate where she competed as an alpine ski racer.  Trixie competes in races regularly having finished four half marathons and the Chicago Marathon....

CEO Pittsburgh, PA Tom has directed fund-raising and development strategies in the athletic arena since 1992, including positions with the United States Olympic Committee, Penn State University, the University of Buffalo and Washington University in St. Louis. He runs regularly, has completed a full triathlon, and is...

The USATF Foundation provides a means to attract and guide funds to new and innovative track and field programs with an emphasis on providing opportunities for youth athletes, emerging and experienced elite athletes, along with guidance on future career paths. The Foundation depends upon donations from its Board of Directors, major gifts, and from generous fans of track & field.

Elite athletes are supported by the Foundation via monetary grants, career counseling (mentoring and jobs) and participation in Run With US!. Youth athletes are supported via monetary grants to youth clubs.

For more information, or to contribute to the USA Track & Field Foundation, Click Here or contact Tom Jackovic at (412) 398-2484 or tjackovic@usatffoundation.org.