Meet the 2024-25 PGIPs: Governance, Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement, & Legal Affairs

Governance: Brooke Dixon (Division II), Ethan Hite (Division I), Corey Jackson (Association-wide) and Natalia Herrera (Division III).

Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement: Jordan Jones, Joshua Perez (Inclusion), Delaney Rummell (Leadership Development) and Amaya Tillman (leadership Development).

Legal affairs: Jackson Marcotte.

Governance

Name: Brooke Dixon

School: Tennessee (B.A. in marketing) and former women's cross country and track student-athlete.

Hometown: Brownsburg, Indiana.

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I hold the freshman mile record at the University of Tennessee with a 4:44 mile.

What do you like to do in your free time? Some of my favorite hobbies are exploring new coffee shops (I LOVE COFFEE!!), going on runs or working out, and going out for a nice dinner with friends. I also enjoy coming up with creative dishes in the kitchen, whether that's cooking or baking!

Name: Ethan Hite

School: UIndy (B.S. in sports management), Arizona State (MBA in sports law in business) and former men's swimming student-athlete.

Hometown: Indianapolis.

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I graduated undergrad in two years and started my master's degree at 20 years old.

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? I'm hoping to assist in the development of college athletics and make a difference in the organization. In the future, I want to utilize NIL and develop new ways to help athletes support the community initiatives that they are passionate about.

Name: Corey J. Jackson, M.S.

School: West Virginia (B.S. in journalism) and Ohio State (M.S. in sports management).

Hometown: Cleveland.

How do you like to spend your free time? I like not just listening to music but also creating some of my own. I have developed a strong liking for producing beats. I like to read and I enjoy being active, whether that means some basketball open gym runs or intramural flag football. Also kind of a big gamer (strictly Madden and College Football 25 come July, and I don't typically lose). September-February huge football fan (and not just of a team/player(s), but just the sport. I love the chess matches between coaches and game plans that I see implemented each week.).

Who do you root for? In the NFL, the Cleveland Browns, Patrick Mahomes (unfortunately he had to be in the AFC), Odell Beckham Jr. (stay healthy, please) and any former OSU athlete that made it pro.

In the NBA, anywhere LeBron goes, so currently the Lakers and the hometown Cavs. Still trying to find my next NBA player to root for once GOAT James hangs it up (I might cry). In college football, the Ohio State Buckeyes (diehard) but will also root for the Mountaineers, too, since I am an alum, but always Buckeyes first.

Name: Natalia Herrera

School: Georgia Southwestern State (B.B.A. in human resource management and MBA in business administration) and former softball student-athlete.

Hometown: Buford, Georgia.

What do you like to do in your free time? I love spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors and enjoying music. Whether it's hiking, playing sports or simply relaxing with loved ones, I'm a big fan of making the most of my free time.

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? I'm excited to join the NCAA team and work alongside the best in the industry. I'm looking forward to learning from their expertise and gaining valuable experience that will help me achieve my goal of continuing my career in the sports industry. My ultimate goal is to make a positive impact on the student-athlete experience and contribute to the success of the NCAA in any way I can.

Inclusion, Education and Community Engagement

Name: Jordan S. Jones

School: Morgan State (B.S. in sports administration).

Hometown: Baltimore.

What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy watching cooking shows, trying new restaurants and listening to old school R&B and jazz music.

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? I am hoping to expand my professional network by cultivating relationships with professionals in all areas of the industry. I am also looking forward to exploring and expanding my knowledge and skill set in inclusion and leadership development! My future goals include attaining a graduate degree in higher education or organizational leadership and securing a full-time role in student-athlete development or football operations.

Name: Joshua Perez

School: Williamette (MBA) and former men's basketball student-athlete.

Hometown: Los Angeles.

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I have a 3-year-old chihuahua terrier mix named Pinto.

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? I am hoping to gain more experience in college athletics and explore professional development opportunities.

Name: Delaney Rummell

School: Illinois (B.S. in sport management), Mississippi (M.S. in sport analytics) and former softball student-athlete.

Hometown: Gilberts, Illinois.

What TV shows do you like to watch? "The Office" has always been my favorite!

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I underwent two ACL reconstruction surgeries at the ages of 11 and 13.

Name: Amaya Tillman

School: Louisville (B.S. in sport administration and M.Ed. in college student personnel) and former women's volleyball student-athlete.

Hometown: Topeka, Kansas.

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? I hope to learn as I grow and add value to the NCAA in my own authentic way. This experience will allow me to learn the necessary skills and programmatic efforts to serve collegiate and professional athletes to have the best life after sport.

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I can juggle.

Legal Affairs

Name: Jackson Marcotte

School: Wyoming (B.S. in political science and J.D.) and former football student-athlete.

Hometown: Allendale, Illinois.

What's an interesting fact about yourself? I lived in Washington, D.C., last summer and worked as a summer law clerk for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I was able to play an integral role in the drafting process of documents that appeared in several national news outlets.

What TV shows do you like to watch? I only watch the same three shows over and over again! "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" and "New Girl."

See previous editions and meet the Communications, Enforcement and Eligibility Center PGIPs and the AMA, Administrative and Executive PGIPs.