CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University track and field and cross country sophomore Lily O'Donoghue-McDonald will take part in The Team's Engaged Athlete Fellowship as the organization unveiled its inaugural cohort on Tuesday afternoon.
 
This innovative program is designed to inspire and cultivate the leaders of tomorrow, focusing on a diverse cohort of 28 student athletes from all corners of the country.
 
In an exciting collaboration, The Team has partnered with the Bridge Alliance Education Fund to bring this unique leadership initiative to life. The groups' shared objective is to empower a diverse group of motivated student athletes, supporting them to bolster nonpartisan civic engagement within their teams, campuses, and broader communities.
 
The launch symbolizes a commitment to shaping a new generation of leaders who are not only exceptional athletes but also dedicated advocates for positive change. By emphasizing leadership skills, mentorship, and hands-on civic projects, we are fostering an environment in which student athletes can thrive both on and off the field.

Program Highlights

• Phenomenal leadership and professional development curriculum.
• Mentorship and support  for athletes to execute a project connecting civic engagement, community service, and athletics.
• Multi-day experience in Washington, DC. This unique forum will allow athletes to meet each other, participate in workshops, and network with sports/business/civic leaders.

About The Team

The Team is a nonpartisan organization that creates award-winning programming focused on integrating civic engagement into college athletics. We offer a pathway for every athlete, coach, and administrator to become more engaged citizens. Our mission is to develop teammates, inspire leaders, and empower citizens.
 
Since 2020, our organization has engaged over 54,000 athletes, coaches, and administrators, planned over 600 Election Day events, and executed groundbreaking national programming with leaders such as Stephen Curry and Condoleezza Rice. We have won numerous awards, including being recognized for Fast Company's 2023 World Changing Ideas and we have had stories published in major media publications like ESPN, Teen Vogue, Forbes, and others.