(BPRW) Black PR Wire’s January Power Profiler: Top Black Women Executives in the NFL

(Black PR Wire) In honor of Black History Month and Super Bowl LX, Black PR Wire is highlighting top black women executives in the NFL. These all-stars have scored touchdowns in the sports arena and have accomplished historical wins that will forever be cherished and heralded.

We kick-off this tribute with Sandra Douglass Morgan, named President of the Las Vegas Raiders by Owner Mark Davis in July of 2022. She has more than two decades of leadership experience in the sports, gaming, legal and corporate sectors, and has served as a chief regulator, director, attorney, and advisor to integrated resorts, casinos, and telecommunications companies. Having an adept understanding of the community as a native Las Vegan, Sandra is incredibly proud to lead the Silver and Black in her hometown. (https://www.raiders.com/team/front-office-roster/sandra-douglass-morgan)

Next in the line of scrimmage is Mellody Hobson, in her fourth year as an owner of the Denver Broncos in 2025 as part of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group, making her a key figure in the team’s ownership group. A Co-CEO for Ariel Investments, Hobson is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of the firm outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ariel Investment Trust—the company’s publicly traded mutual funds. (https://www.denverbroncos.com/team/front-office-roster/mellody-hobson)

Thirdly, Nicole Lynn has accomplished many field goals in her career. Nicole is a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Doctor of Law (J.D.) with honors. She has tackled Wall Street as a Financial Analyst and obtained both her Series 7 and Series 63 certifications through FINRA. In 2015, Nicole made one of the biggest touchdowns of her career thus far, becoming the first female agent to represent top NFL agency, PlayersRep. In 2017, PlayersRep was acquired by Young Money APAA Sports Agency owned by world-renowned rapper, Lil Wayne. In 2021, Nicole elevated her career and joined the team at Klutch Sports Group as their new President of Football Operations. She has made history as the first black woman to represent an NFL draft pick. (https://www.agentnicolelynn.com/about)

Fourthly, Jennifer King has made tremendous yardage in her career. Jennifer was the Assistant Running Backs Coach with the Washington Commanders, making her the first African American woman to serve as an assistant coach in the NFL. She finished her career as the offensive assistant coach of the Chicago Bears. Over her seven years of coaching, her teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 43-72-1. Jennifer graduated with a bachelor of science in sports management from Guilford College and a master’s of science in sports administration from Liberty University. (https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/volunteers/a-message-from-nfl-assistant-coach-jennifer-king; https://pro-football-history.com/coach/13415/jennifer-king-bio)

Lastly, Maia Chaka takes us to the end zone. She was the first African American woman to officiate in the National Football League. She graduated from Norfolk State University and founded G.E.M.S. (Girls with Empowering Minds and Spirits), a club designed to promote self-esteem, academic achievement, and educational encouragement, in 2008. In 2021, she founded the nonprofit, Make Meaningful Change. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maia_Chaka)