Amy Trask

Amy Trask, a pioneering figure in sports management, served as the CEO of the Oakland Raiders from 1997 to 2013 and became the NFL's first female front-office executive. Trask made significant contributions to the sports world, which she continues as a football analyst for CBS Sports Network, where she offers her expertise on "THE NFL TODAY" and the groundbreaking all-female sports show, "WE NEED TO TALK." Additionally, she shares insights on "That Other Pregame Show" and co-hosts discussions on "Big3 Basketball" with Ice Cube on "The Rich Eisen Show."

Trask's literary contributions include her book "You Negotiate Like a Girl: Reflections on a Career in the National Football League," providing insights into her journey as a female executive in a predominantly male industry. Her leadership extends beyond broadcasting, as she serves as Chairman of the Board for Ice Cube's BIG3, a 3-on-3 professional basketball league, guiding its development since its inaugural season in 2017.

Aside from her professional endeavors, Trask is actively involved in charitable and leadership roles. She serves on the advisory board of directors for Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation and the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Her community and industry contributions have been recognized with multiple honors, such as the WISE Woman of the Year award and recognition from the Sports Illustrated Cal Sports Report as one of the top 100 individuals associated with University of California athletics. Trask's influence in sports and media continues to resonate, underlined by her educational background as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of California, Berkeley, and the USC Gould School of Law.