2026 ToC Women's Leadership Program
Friday, January 23, 2026 | Yale Club of NYC
12:00 - 12:30 pm: Arrival and Check-in
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon and Program
2:00 pm: Tournament of Champions Matches
Honoring Zena Wooldridge, OBE
President of the World Squash Federation
The 2026 Honoree is Zena Wooldridge OBE, a driving force behind squash's successful bid for inclusion in the LA28 Olympic Games. Zena is an experienced leader in sports management with a distinguished 35-year career, primarily in the university sector, where she combined her passions for sport, education, and leadership.
Zena has contributed to the sport at all levels—from grassroots to the global stage—including serving as Chair of England Squash and President of both European Squash and now World Squash. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2009 for services to sport. As World Squash President, Zena has worked to unite the international squash community around a bold strategic vision, culminating in squash’s long-awaited Olympic breakthrough. She is one of only four women leading an International Federation included in the LA28 Olympic program.
Help Us Reach Our $75,000 Goal!
All proceeds benefit the College Squash Association.
Honorary Chair
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Serving New York in the United States Senate since 2009
Table & Ticket Options
Champion Table
- Table of 8
- Includes 8 ToC Box tickets for the 2:00pm session
Tax deductible benefit: $3,400
Platinum Table
- Table of 8
- Includes 2 ToC Box tickets for the 2:00pm session
Tax deductible benefit: $2,410
Gold Table
- Table of 6
- (Luncheon only)
Limited Availability: Gold Tables are limited to 6 total tables of 6. Supplies are limited.
As of [11/15/25], there are [2] tables left.
Tax deductible benefit: $1,810
Supporter Ticket
- 1 Individual Ticket
- (Luncheon only)
Tax deductible benefit: $154
Under 30 / Squash Pro
- 1 Individual Ticket
- (Luncheon only)
(Not tax deductible)
Tournament of Champions Tickets
Unless otherwise indicated in a table option, tickets to the 2:00pm Tournament of Champions matches are sold separately.
Tickets for the ToC will go on sale in October.
Purchase Tickets or Make a Donation
To purchase any of the table or ticket options above, please proceed to our secure payment page.
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Event Beneficiary: College Squash Association
Proceeds from the Women's Leadership Program directly support the College Squash Association (CSA), the governing body for intercollegiate varsity squash. Funds will be used to enhance player development programs, increase access to the sport for underrepresented teams, and bolster initiatives that promote leadership and gender equity within collegiate squash.
The CSA is a subsidiary of and supported by US Squash, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Program Committee
Honorary Chair
- Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee Chairs
- Ashley Bernhard
- Will Carlin
- John Nimick
- Jess Winstanley
- Melissa Winstanley
Committee Members
- Paul Assaiante
- Dana Betts
- Farran Tozer Brown
- Chris Brownell
- Ashley Caldwell
- Cassie Clayton
- Lisa Cohen
- Mollie Devine
- Linda Elriani
- Eleni Gianopolous
- Zerline Goodman
- Amy Gross
- Elisabeth Hill
- Wendy Lawrence
- Lynn Leong
- Darien Leung
- Katherine Lynch
- Liz Munson
- Peter Nicol
- Hope Prockop
- Meredith Quick
- Barbara Raho
- Lovey Roundtree
- Joanne Schickerling
- Kathleen Sharkey
- Olivia Weaver
- Marnie Worth
- Peg Wyant
- Tim Wyant
- Jim Zug
Committee members listed as of September 1, 2025
Thank You to Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to those who have reserved tables and tickets in support of the 2026 Women’s Leadership Program, our incredible honoree Zena Wooldridge, and the event beneficiary, the College Squash Association.
Champions
David and Ingrid Ellen
Elisabeth Hill, Spencer Lovejoy, Lu Valdizan
Darien Leung
Marnie Worth
Gold
Jonathan Brisman
Sunil Desai
Kimberly Donaldson
Elizabeth Munson
Hope Prockop
Supporter
Christina Brownell
Jennifer Elliott
Trisha Estill
Zerline Goodman
George Hebard (x2)
Gabi Jehle
Wendy Lawrence
Katherine Lynch
Andra Newman
Heather Smith
Herbert Smith
All names shared are current as of 11.3.2025. If you see an error, please contact us so we can correct it at admin@csasquash.com.
About the Program
Founded in 2014, the Tournament of Champions Women’s Leadership Program supports female athletes, women who lead and equality. The women we honor inspire us with their accomplishments on and off the court.
