Running USA has announced its keynote speaker for its 2022 Industry Conference presented by Race Roster. Rosalyn (Roz) Durant, Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, will open the event on February 21, 2022 with ‘thought-provoking’ remarks for an industry that has endured two difficult pandemic years.
Industry leaders planning to attend are encouraged to register for the conference – a price increase is coming up next week.
Durant oversees the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment destination; both Walt Disney World Water Parks; the resort’s sports operations (including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex); and the Workforce Management, Supply Chain Transformation, Operations Training and Business Transformation teams. She is also a member of The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Diversity and Inclusion Council.
“I look forward to speaking and engaging with leaders in the running community,” said Durant. “Sports is a powerful space for inclusivity and empowerment, and we have much to learn from each other about how to emerge from these challenging times stronger than ever.”
Following her address, Durant will moderate a main stage panel discussing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) for the running industry. Panelists will include Alison Desir, Co-Founder of the Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) and Director of Sports Advocacy for women’s running brand Oiselle; and Erica Edwards-O’Neal, Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the New York Road Runners.
