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2024-25 Scholars

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Avery Wright

President

Avery is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, majoring in Sports Business with a certificate in International Business. In 2020, Avery wrote a bill as a Senator at the American Legion Auxiliary’s Girls Nation in Washington, D.C., in partnership with U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, which was passed on the floor of the Capitol. Avery is a heavily involved senior on campus as a McCord Scholar, Tillman Scholar, Gammage Scholar, NFL Alumni Association Legend Scholars Mentor, and a member of the Business School Council. She is currently a Public Policy Analyst for the Office of University of Affairs at ASU. Most recently, she was a Team USA Intern at the 2024 Paris Olympics and a USGA Pathways Intern at the 2024 U.S. Open. Upon graduation, Avery’s career goal is to research and pursue sports consulting while obtaining her MBA.

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Sydney Kim

VP of Membership and Alumni Relations

Sydney is a third-year scholar entering her senior year and was a former student-athlete on the ASU track and field team. She is double majoring in Business Management and Sports Business with a minor in Communications. Currently, she is a Social Media Intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks and a Social Media Coordinator for Jeramie McPeek Communications where she has worked with various clients such as Super Bowl LVII, Fiesta Bowl, Dallas Wings, Cactus League Spring Training, and Women’s Premier Soccer League. Sydney has also worked for a commercial Real Estate Land Development Company. After earning her bachelor’s degree, Sydney hopes to work for a Sports Marketing Agency. Sydney was also the 2023-24 VP of Marketing for SBS. 

Alyssa Muccillo

VP of Marketing and Communications

​​Alyssa is a senior in Barrett, The Honors College studying Sports Business and Digital Marketing with a certificate in International Business. In addition to her involvement in Sports Business Scholars, Alyssa is a member of the American Marketing Association, Business Ambassadors, and adworks. She was the former VP of Partnerships for the American Marketing Association and Director of Finance for adworks. She is also an Independent Lead WPC 101 Facilitator and a McCord Scholar. Over the summer, Alyssa was a Communications Intern for the Junior Golf Association of Arizona and a Social Media Intern with One Huddle. Alyssa is currently a Media Relations Intern with Sun Devil Athletics and previously interned for the Arizona Cardinals in Game Day Operations. In the future, Alyssa hopes to pursue a career in media relations and communications.

Nick McKune

VP of Finance and Operations

Nick is a senior, originally from Goldendale, Washington studying Sports Business and Marketing. He currently works for the ASU football team as the Head Video Assistant where he films practices, competitions, and games as well as edits the film for the coaches needs. He has experience working at the Men’s Final Four, Super Bowl LVII, has been a Pac-12 MMR & Sun Devil Athletics Corporate Partnerships, and a member of the Big 12 Transition Team working as a Project Development Assistant at SDA. In Washington, Nick is the owner and operator of McKune Fence where he successfully plans and builds fences for various clients. Nick’s favorite sports team is the Seattle Seahawks and he also enjoys watching college football. Upon graduation, Nick intends to earn his Masters degree while continuing his role with the football team. 

Izzie Ayer

VP of Events

Izzie is a senior in Barrett, the Honors College and is a third-year scholar majoring in Sports Business with a Leadership in Business Certificate. Over the summer, Izzie worked at the New York NBA office as an Apparel and Merchandise Partnerships Intern. She currently works on campus for the office of the COO. Previously, Izzie has worked as an intern with the Phoenix Rising in their partnerships and activations department, the Arizona Cardinals as a Game Day Operations Intern, Sun Devil Athletics as a women's basketball manager, the Society LLC as a Marketing and Social Media intern, and she participated in the RISE Super Bowl Leadership Program. In the future, Izzie hopes to create a positive change by working in partnerships and community relations to continue to push forward the growth and success of women's sports. Being from England, Izzie is a big West Ham United fan, but she also loves the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

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Abby Auerr

Abby is a first-year scholar in Barrett, the Honors College from Franklin, Massachusetts studying Digital Marketing and Sports Business with a certificate in International Business. Abby worked at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a Team USA Intern over the summer after she studied abroad in Spain at the Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid. Outside of Scholars, Abby is involved in CHAARG as an Event Coordinator & Small Group Leader, the Sports Business Association, and a member of the 942 Crew. Looking ahead, she wants to work in marketing for a professional sports organization. Abby is an avid fan of Boston sports teams and also loves to watch Formula 1.

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Bryant Baidowsky

Bryant is a senior from New York / New Jersey in Barrett, The Honors College pursuing degrees in Sports Business and Financial Planning. Over the summer, Bryant worked as a Player Marketing Associate with AP Brand Group. He is currently a Corporate Partnerships Intern with Sun Devil Athletics. He has previously worked as the Program Coordinator with Transports Global for the Jordan Brand during the WNBA All-Star Weekend, a Final Four Ambassador, a Day of Game Staff Intern with the San Francisco Giants, and worked Super Bowl LVII. Outside of Sports Business Scholars, Bryant is the VP of Finance for the Sports Business Association and is also an active member of the Asian Business Leaders Association. Being from New York, he bleeds blue and orange and aspires to work in Talent and Athlete Management in the Big Apple.

Macallan Bulger

Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Macallan is a first-year scholar. He is currently an Insider Experience Sports Intern and a student manager for ASU Men’s Basketball Team. He has worked at Super Bowl LVI, LVII, and LVIII, been an Assistant Coach for the Melbourne University Basketball team, and a U14 AAU Head Basketball Coach. In the future, Macallan wants to be an NBA coach. Some of his favorite teams are the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and the New York Yankees.

Ryan Cardenas

Ryan is a first-year senior scholar from Whittier, California. He is currently a Football Operations Intern with ASU Football. Over the summer, Ryan interned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Team Operations Training Camp Intern. He has also previously worked as a Los Angeles Rams Training Camp Intern, a Guest Service Representative with the Arizona Diamondbacks, a Customer Relations Associate with the Super Bowl Host Committee, and a coach with Mikey’s League. Outside of Scholars, Ryan is involved in the Sports Business Association and the Hispanic Business Student Association. Ryan is a fan of the Los Angeles Rams, Dodgers, and Lakers and hopes to one day become a Director of Football Operations. 

Kaylee Courtney

Kaylee is a senior from Aurora, Colorado and an avid fan of the Denver Nuggets. Kaylee currently interns as a Sun Devil Athletics Corporate Partnerships Intern and as a Arizona Cardinals Guest Experience Associate. Over the summer, Kaylee worked at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a Team USA Intern and also served as a Phoenix Mercury Global Partnership Solutions Intern. Formerly, Kaylee worked as a Arizona Cardinals Game Day Operations Intern for three seasons and as a 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee Summer Intern. She has also had the opportunity to work Super Bowl LVII and LVIII, be a 2024 Men’s Final Four Ambassador, a 2023 Rise Super Bowl Leadership Participant, and a 2024 Taste of NFL Stage Assistant. Upon graduation, Kaylee hopes to work as a Corporate Partnerships Activation Director.

Michael Crossley

Michael is a senior from Phoenix, Arizona and is pursuing a degree in Sports Business. Currently, he works as a Media Operations Intern for Fox Sports. Michael was also a former football intern for Hawker Family Sports & Entertainment as well as a Sports Statistician with Synergy Sports, Premier Sports and Perfect Game. Through his various internships, he has had the opportunity to do live air graphic integration for high profile CFB, UFL and NFL games. Upon graduation, Michael aspires to work as a Media Control Operator or a Master Control Operator. Michael is also a fan of the Phoenix Suns and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

Donovan Drummer

Donovan is a second-year scholar originally from Dacula, Georgia. Over the summer, Donovan was a Corporate Partnerships Activation Intern with the D.C. United as a result of being selected as one of the 12 scholars for The Institute of Responsible Citizenship’s Washington Program. He is currently a Guest Experience Associate. Outside of Scholars, Donovan is involved as an Institute Director for Sankofa Leadership, the Co-President of the Black Business Student Association, and a Devil's Advocate Tour Guide. Donovan was the 2023-24 SBS VP of Events and also the former DeKalb County Courthouse Probate Court Intern. Looking ahead, he wants to pursue a career in Corporate Partnerships for a professional franchise.

Wayne Feng

Wayne is a first-year senior scholar originally from Taiwan. He is studying Sports Business and Business Data Analytics. Wayne was selected for the MLB Pipeline Diversity Program and participated in that over the summer. He was also a former mentee of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Membership Program and an interpreter for Taiwanese coaches at the ABCA annual convention. In the future, Wayne hopes to specialize in analytics for a professional sports team. Wayne is also a fan of the Golden State Warriors and loves to watch baseball and basketball. 

Ethan Hasson

Ethan is a first-year senior scholar studying Sports Business with a minor in Real Estate. Over the summer, he most recently interned for FOX as a Media Operations Intern. He previously interned for Sun Devil Athletics as a Marketing and Game Presentation Intern and a Matchday & Events Assistant Intern for the Seattle Sounders. Ethan is also an Academy Peer Programmer for Leadership Engagement (APPLE) within W.P.Carey and is a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity on campus. Upon graduating, Ethan plans to attend law school to be a part of a future legal council for a professional sports team. 

Carine Heller

First-year scholar Carine is from St. Louis, Missouri studying Sports Business with a minor in Film and Media Production. She currently works as a Digital Media Intern with Sun Devil Athletics and as a Familie Golf Intern. Carine has worked as a Photographer or Videographer with Interno Intel, Mercy Sports Performance, The Only Facial, and Waggle Golf. She had the opportunity to photograph Former Arizona Coyotes player Logan Cooley for Waggle Golf. Carine also has an Instagram account “@hellerwithacamera” that she showcases her photography and videography on. Outside of Scholars, Carine is in the business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, the Film Photography Club, and an officer in the ASU Mulligan Golf Club. In the future, Carine hopes to work in the NHL or within the professional golf industry.

Haleigh Oleson

Haleigh is a sophomore first-year scholar from Pulaski, Wisconsin. Over the summer, she worked as a Marketing Intern for the Green Bay Rockers. Haleigh has previously worked for the Oakland Athletics as a Spring Training Game Day Operations Intern where she was awarded the Intern Rookie of the Year award. Outside of Scholars, Haleigh is the VP of Operations for the Sports Business Association, involved in Women’s Business Leaders Association, and Project Sunshine. In the future, she would like to work in either game day operations or marketing for a MLB team. Haleigh is also an avid fan of the Wisconsin sports teams (Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Green Bay Packers).

Lily Sawyer

Lily is a second year-scholar from Portland, Oregon and graduated high school with three Associate Degrees. In summer 2023, she earned a certification of Completion from UCLA Anderson School of Management and graduated from IMPACT Learning Institute. She returned to the IMPACT Learning Institute this past summer and served as a Student Experiential Coordinator. During the 2023-24 season, Lily was a PUCK Intern with the Arizona Coyotes. She currently works two positions with Sun Devil Athletics as a Marketing Gameday Lead and Sound Technician, primarily working with Men’s Ice Hockey, Baseball, Men’s Wrestling, and Women’s Lacrosse. On campus, Lily is a member of the Sports Business Association and the sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. Upon graduation, Lily aspires to work in community athlete representation for a NHL organization.

Ethan Sheanin

Ethan is a senior and a third-year scholar from Oakland, California. His most recent internship experience was with the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Development and Membership Intern. He was also an Events intern with the 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee. During the summer of 2023, he held an internship with Major League Baseball in New York City. In the past, Ethan interned for the Oakland Athletics and was a Pac-12 MMR Corporate Partnerships Intern. Outside of Sports Business Scholars, Ethan is an active member of the ASU Hillel. With his favorite sports teams being the Los Angeles Dodgers, he hopes to pursue a career in the Major League Baseball League office.

Alexander Taylor

Alex is a junior in Barrett, The Honors College studying Sports Business with a minor in Real Estate and a certificate in Professional Sales. Over the summer, Alex worked as a Brand Consulting Intern with Genesco Sports Enterprises. His previous experiences include working as a Finance and Economic Impact Intern with the 2024 Men’s Final Four Host Committee, an Operations Intern with the Junior Golf Association of Arizona, and also a Sales Development Intern with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2023 season. On campus, Alex is a WPC 101 Team Lead and has had experience as a Barrett Peer Mentor, a member of the Business School Council Professional Development Committee and an Association of Latino Professionals for America member. He also served as the 2023-24 VP of Finance and Operations for Sports Business Scholars. 

James Taylor

James is a senior second-year scholar originally from Dallas, Texas. He most recently worked as a member of the Business Support Team with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Formerly, James was a tournament operations intern with the Junior Golf Association of Arizona, an Operations Intern with the Oakland Athletics Spring Training, and a Marketing and Game Presentation Intern with Sun Devil Athletics. James is the 2024-25 President of the Sports Business Association at ASU after having also served as the VP of Operations during the 2023-24 year. James has also worked as Day of Game Staff with the San Francisco Giants Spring Training and as a Super Bowl LVII Experience Area Manager. James’ favorite teams to watch include the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, New York Knicks, and Aston Villa Football Club. Upon graduation, James hopes to pursue a career in Partnership Marketing and Activations.

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