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About Horse Racing
Women's Summit

Founded in 2022, the Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) has grown into a movement gathering national attention. The inaugural multi-day summit at Santa Anita Park and subsequent events brought together people from all facets of the horse racing industry with the mission of connecting and empowering women in horse racing. We look forward to continuing to inspire Summit members to be trailblazers, build networks, meet new friends, foster deep discussions, and ultimately Engage, Innovate and Invest!

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Our Pillars

TO REMOVE BARRIERS

Attendees are seeking a collaborative environment in which they can connect across industry pillars as well as influence  the decisions that affect the trajectory of the industry.

TO EMPOWER

Hearing stories from the careers of colleagues and mentors will help build a peer network through which women can  expand their community within the sport. Educational and breakout sessions at the conference will empower women with  the knowledge they need to build their careers in racing.

TO BUILD INCLUSIVITY AND LEADERSHIP

The Summit will promote inclusion in the horse racing industry and give a prominent voice to women, paving the way for  overarching improvements in the sport. Horse Racing enjoys a vibrant fan base of women, and valuable contributions from  its female workforce, but there is more to do to promote women in leadership and executive roles.

TO MENTOR

By establishing a mentorship program, the Summit will provide guidance on how to navigate common industry politics,  creating a path for all to feel confident in pursuing a career in horse racing.

TO DEVELOP AND GROW THE SPORT

Women comprise an enthusiastic and vocal percentage of racing’s audience. Involving women in business decisions is key  to the long term health and success of our sport, and the Summit intends to increase their participation at all levels.

About: CV
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HRWS Planning Commitee

About: Team Members
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Stephanie Hronis

Committee Chair

Horse owner, TOC and TOBA Board Member, Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation Advisory Board Member, Shamrock Community Foundation/College + Career Planning Founder/Owner.

Jordyn Egan

Planning Committee

Executive Director, Thoroughbred Owners of California

Kellie Hill

Planning Committee

Sr. Vice President of MedWest Realty and CEO of Stay Classy Horse Racing

Jodie Vella-Gregory

Planning Committee

Vice President, Industry Relations at 1/ST RACING & GAMING , Board of Directors, The Retired Racehorse Project & Advisory Committee, Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation.

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Shona Rotondo

Planning Committee

Head of Marketing at MyRacehorse US and Co-Founder of GSS, The Marketing Agency.

Amy Zimmerman

Special Advisor

Amy is the SVP & Executive Producer for Santa Anita Park and a member of Santa Anita's staff since 1986.

Jenny Sedlatschek

HRWS Intern

Graduate of The Ohio State University with degrees in Equine Science and Marketing, currently pursuing a Master's in Marketing at the University of Cincinnati. Lifetime racing fan and three-day event rider, previous participant in The Retired Racehorse Project.

Audrey Dollase

HRWS Intern

Equine Administrator at the National Thoroughbred League & Social Media Manager for Bonne Chance Farm

Breakout Committees

Sponsorship Committee

Kellie Hill
Stephanie Hronis
Ashlyn Moore
Aleza Zepp

Membership Committee

Stephanie Hronis 
Jordyn Egan
Michele Ravencraft
Alison Zeitlin

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