CASE Study Program
Program Overview
In 2024, more than 60 students participated in CASE from six cohorts across Chicago including Cubs RBI, Lake View High School, Kenwood Academy, Lindblom Math & Science Academy, Noble Street College Prep and ITW Speer Academy. Over the course of six weeks, CASE students experienced a multimedia curriculum delivered virtually over 8 sessions. Sessions were led by subject-matter experts within the sports industry, as well as guest lecturers. From ¡°Sales and Service¡± and ¡°Sport for Social Good¡± to ¡°Sports Analytics¡± and ¡°Scouting and Player Development¡±, we tackled a range of topics that will help students navigate the sports industry and their personal and professional development.
CASE led off with an in-person event where students had the opportunity to tour the Cubs front office and meet one-on-one with a Cubs Associate. The Lead-off Event helped students visualize working in sports, begin to build their professional network, and supports the Cubs Charities¡¯ program continuum goal to strengthen the network of caring adults for youth in Chicago. More than 90 Cubs Associates participated in the event.
The CASE Program formally culminates with student-led group presentations based on a pre-selected area of interest. Students worked alongside their cohort, program coordinators and instructors to finalize presentations. CASE students gave their final presentations at Wrigley Field and celebrated their accomplishments at a Cubs game.
Testimonials
Current and Former Volunteer Instructors
| Name | Title | Session Led | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Epstein | CASE Founder, On-Field Strategy Consultant | Lead-off Session, Working in Sports | MLB Commissioner's Office |
| Scott Harris | CASE Co-Founder, President of Baseball Operations | Founder | Detroit Tigers |
| Meghan Jones | CASE Co-Founder, Vice President, Baseball Strategy | Founder | Chicago Cubs |
| Adrienne Scherenzel-Curry | Vice President, Community Engagement and Chicago Bulls Charities | Sport for Social Good | Chicago Bulls |
| Alexa Ramos | Manager, Youth Content | MLB Commissioner's Office-Sports Marketing and Youth Initiatives | MLB Commissioner's Office |
| Alicia Gonzalez | Executive Director of Cubs Charities? | Sport for Social Good | Chicago Cubs |
| Andy Blackburn | Vice President, Partnership Development | Sales and Service | Chicago Cubs |
| Ashley Facchini? | Director of Corporate Partnership Development | Sales and Service | Chicago Cubs |
| Ben Kullavanijaya | Coordinator, Amateur Scouting | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Blaine Kinsley? | Director of Strength & Conditioning | High Performance and Medical | Chicago Cubs |
| Bobby Basham | Special Assistant, Innovation | Sports Science and Medicine | Chicago Cubs |
| Brian Garza | Director, Ticket Service | Sales and Service | Chicago Cubs |
| Bryan Guo | Assistant, Baseball Operations | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Carla Suber | Team Clinician, Chicago Bears | High Performance | Chicago Cubs |
| Cassandra Hofman | Senior Program Manager, Giants Community Fund | Sport for Social Good | San Francisco Giants |
| Courtney Snyder | Manager, Construction & Planning | Facilities & Event Ops | Chicago Cubs |
| Dan Codos | Manager, Hockey Technology | Data Analytics | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Donovan Mitchell | Sr. Director D.E.I & Player Relations | Sport for Social Good | New York Mets |
| Garrett Chiado | Director, Pro Analytics | Research and Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Holly Raider | Clinical Professor of Management | Business Etiquette | Kellogg School of Management? |
| J.A. Adande | Director of Sports Journalism | Sports Journalism and Communication | Northwestern University? |
| Jared Banner | Vice President, Player Development | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Jaron Madison | Special Assistant to the President and General Manager | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Jasmine Horan | Analyst, Research & Development, Pro Personnel | Research and Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Jason McLeod | Senior Vice President, Player Personnel | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Jed Hoyer | President of Baseball Operations | Research and Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Jeff Greenberg | Assoc. General Manager | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Jen Dedes-Nowak? | Assistant Director, Cubs Charities | Sport for Social Good | Chicago Cubs |
| Jen Martindale? | SVP of Marketing | Marketing and Social Media | Chicago Cubs |
| Jennifer Martinez-Roth? | Senior Director, Communications | Communications | Chicago Cubs |
| Jim Oboikowitch | Director, Brand and Player Sports Marketing | Player and Brand Marketing in Sports | Chicago Cubs |
| Jon ¡°Boog¡± Sciambi | Cubs and ESPN announcer | Sports Journalism | Chicago Cubs |
| Josh Farber | Vice President, Global Brand Management | Sports Marketing | Major League Baseball |
| Judd Iverson | Assistant Director, Finance | Finance and Sports Administration | Chicago Cubs |
| Julia Long | Head of Sports Nutrition and Dietetic Services | High Performance | Chicago Cubs |
| Julian Green | Senior Vice President, Communications | Communications and Media Relations | Chicago Cubs |
| Katie Ottolin | Manager, Premier Sales | Sales and Service | Chicago Cubs |
| Kelly King | Manager, Graphics/Video Production | Sports Marketing | Chicago Cubs |
| Kelly Linstroth | Senior Director, Marketing | Sports Marketing | Chicago Cubs |
| Keri Blackwell | Deputy Director, Cubs Charities | Sport for Social Good | Chicago Cubs |
| Lauren Fritts | Vice President, Marketing | Sports Marketing | Chicago Cubs |
| Lindsay Bago | Senior Director, Communications | Communications | Chicago Cubs |
| Lukas McKnight | Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting | Scouting and Player Development | Chicago Cubs |
| Maria Sapienza | Assistant Director, Analysis/Planning | Facilities & Event Operations | Chicago Cubs |
| Matt Romito | Senior Director, Cubs Productions | Sports Marketing | Chicago Cubs |
| Meaghan Banks | Assistant Director, Guest Experience | Facilities and Ballpark Operations | Chicago Cubs |
| Mike Lufrano | Executive Vice President of Community Affairs and Chief Legal Officer | Corporate Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement | Chicago Cubs |
| Mike Strautmanis | Chief Engagement Officer | Corporate Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement | Chicago Cubs |
| Morgan Bucciferro | Senior Director, Operations and Guest Experience | Facilities and Event Operations | The Obama Foundation? |
| Nicole Bersani Zimmer | Director, Social Media | Sports Marketing | Chicago Bears |
| PJ Mainville | Director, Medical Services | High Performance | Chicago Cubs |
| Robert Montgomery | Manager, Special Events | Facilities and Event Ops | Chicago Cubs |
| Sam Thrower | Manager, Event Operations | Facilities and Event Operations | Chicago Cubs |
| Sarah Padove | Manager, Baseball and Softball Development | MLB Commissioner's Office-Sports Marketing and Youth Initiatives | MLB Commissioner's Office |
| Shane Wallen | Head of Major League Strength and Conditioning | High Performance | Chicago Cubs |
| Tony Rokita | Director of Alumni Relations | Sports Marketing | Chicago Bulls |
| Vanessa Ward | Manager, HR Projects | Facilities and Event Operations | Chicago Cubs |
| Will Barnard | Manager, Community Engagement | Sport for Social Good | Chicago Sky Cares Foundation |
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