Kimberly Veale, Sr. Vice Pres., Marketing & Comm., Golden State Valkyries

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Kimberly Veale, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Golden State Valkyries, the Bay Area’s new WNBA team. With over a decade of experience in professional sports, including leadership roles with the Golden State Warriors and the Seattle Storm, Kimberly brings unmatched expertise and vision to the rise of women’s sports in the Bay Area.

A Bay Area native, Kimberly is leading the marketing, PR, community engagement, and fan experience for the Valkyries as they embark on their inaugural 2025 season. She’ll share insights into building a new franchise from the ground up, the future of women’s basketball, and what it means to shape a professional team that truly reflects the heart of its community.

Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the driving forces behind the most exciting expansion in the WNBA.

About the Golden State Valkyries:The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA’s 13th team, begin play in 2025. Based in San Francisco and headquartered in Oakland, they are the first WNBA expansion team since 2008. Backed by the Golden State Warriors and fueled by record-breaking fan engagement, the Valkyries aim to redefine the future of women's basketball on and off the court.

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