Minneapolis/St. Paul - The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx today announced it will serve as the first host mentoring site in Minnesota for the Global Sports Mentoring Program (GSMP). GSMP is an initiative in partnership with espnW and the U.S. Department of State that selects 16 emerging female leaders ages 25-40 from around the world for a month-long mentorship in the United States alongside top American female executives from some of the most influential organizations in sports and business. The Timberwolves and Lynx organization joins ESPN, CAA and Google as host sites for the 2019 mentors.
The Timberwolves and Lynx organization was chosen due to its leadership in empowering women through sport, its impact within the community, and organization’s commitment to championing female leadership.