2027 ToC Women's Leadership Program
Friday, January 22, 2027 | Yale Club of NYC
12:00 - 12:30 pm: Arrival and Check-In
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Luncheon and Women's Leadership Program
2:00 pm: Tournament of Champions Session (two professional squash matches)
Honoring Jess Winstanley Nicol
Co-Founder & CEO, Nicol
Jess Winstanley Nicol is the co-founder and CEO of Nicol, a racket sports club company she founded with her husband, former World No. 1 squash player Peter Nicol, MBE. An entrepreneur and community builder, Jess has spent more than 15 years creating businesses at the intersection of sport, wellness, hospitality, and human connection.
Under Jess’s leadership, Nicol has grown from its roots in junior squash programming into three clubs: Nicol Squash in New York City, Nicol Rackets in New Jersey, and Nicol Padel in New Jersey. Together, they reflect the Nicol vision to make racket sports more accessible, social, and welcoming to players of all ages and abilities..
Jess is a passionate advocate for the growth of racket sports, junior development, and creating greater opportunities for women in sport. At the heart of her work is a belief that sport has the power to improve lives—not only through physical and mental health, but through confidence, friendship, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Help Us Reach Our $75,000 Goal!
All proceeds benefit the College Squash Association Sprout Initiative.
Keynote Speaker
Amy Rosenfeld
Senior Vice President of Olympic and Paralympic Production at NBC Sports
Amy Rosenfeld is part of the production team responsible for planning and executing the Olympics and Paralympics at NBC Sports. She joined NBC in 2022, after 15 years at ESPN where her responsibilities included coverage of World Cup Soccer, X Games, NCAA Championships, and the launching of the ACC Network. Prior to joining ESPN full-time, Rosenfeld was a freelance producer from 1996 – 2007. Born and raised in Concord, MA, she attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Rosenfeld currently resides in Carlisle, MA.
Honorary Chair
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Serving New York in the United States Senate since 2009
Table & Ticket Options
Champion Sponsor
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for eight attendees
- Program recognition
- Includes 8 ToC Box tickets for the 2:00pm session
Tax deductible benefit: $3,400
Platinum Sponsor
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for eight attendees
- Program recognition
- Includes 2 ToC Box tickets for the 2:00pm session
Tax deductible benefit: $2,410
Gold Sponsor
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for six attendees
- Program recognition
Limited Availability: Gold Tables are limited to 6 total tables of 6 max.
Tax deductible benefit: $1,810
Patron
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for one attendee
- Program recognition
Tax deductible benefit: $359
Supporter
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for one attendee
Tax deductible benefit: $154
Under 30 / Squash Professional Ticket
- Women’s Leadership Luncheon for one attendee
(Not tax deductible)
Tournament of Champions Tickets
Tickets to the ToC 2:00pm session are sold separately and are not included with Women's Leadership Program luncheon tickets unless otherwise specified with your selected table or ticket package.
Tickets for the ToC will go on sale in October 2026.
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Event Beneficiary: College Squash Association
The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to be the beneficiary of the Women’s Leadership Program. The College Squash Association is the governing body overseeing all intercollegiate varsity squash in the United States. The CSA is a subsidiary of and supported by US Squash, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Proceeds from the event will directly support the Sprout Initiative, a newly formed CSA leadership and career development program that helps women college squash players turn their playing careers into pathways in coaching, teaching, officiating, and leadership after graduation.
Through education, mentorship, and professional development, Sprout is building the next generation of women leaders who will strengthen and grow the sport for years to come.
Program Committee
Honorary Chair
- Kirsten Gillibrand
Committee Chairs
- Ashley Bernhard
- Will Carlin
- John Nimick
- Melissa Winstanley
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.
