Valerie B. Ackerman is a highly accomplished and multifaceted American sports executive, boasting a distinguished background in law and basketball.
Prior to her current tenure as commissioner of the prestigious Big East Conference, Ackerman made a lasting impact as the pioneering first president of the Women's National Basketball Association, a role she occupied from 1996 to 2005.
Throughout her illustrious career, Ackerman has demonstrated a remarkable ability to excel in a variety of roles, from basketball player to lawyer to high-ranking sports executive.
