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AZURE DAVEY, PARTNER

  • NCAA national office, Director of Academic and Membership
    Affairs. Oversight of strategic initiatives, policy and legislation.
    Focus on Division I Academics and Division III Membership. (2006-
    12 and 2013-17)

  • NCAA DI Governance Contractor. Support/led special projects.
    (2018-19)

  • SUNYAC, Commissioner. Oversight of all aspects of Division III
    10-member conference, conducting 20 championships. (2012-13)

  • State University of New York at Cortland, Assistant Athletic Director.
    Scheduling, compliance, SWA. (2003-05)

  • Elmira College, Utica College. Lacrosse and soccer coach. Led/
    assisted all aspects of running Division III team sport. (2002-03)

  • MS, General Education, Elmira College (2003)

  • BA, Hamilton College. Soccer, squash, lacrosse student-athlete.
    (2000)

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SHANA LEVINE, PARTNER

  • 3 Fold Group, Partner. Consultant specializing in data analysis and athletics business planning, program reviews, enrollment, and gender equity strategy.

  • Northwest Conference, Commissioner. Provides strategic leadership for nine NCAA Division III institutions, overseeing conference governance, finances, operations, membership, championships, and external partnerships. Developed the five-year operational plan, including adopting a membership and finance strategy and a championships philosophy. Strengthened conference governance and financial independence, negotiated cost-saving partnerships and media rights. (Current)

  • Castleton University and North Central College, Adjunct Faculty

  • Lewis & Clark College, Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Created department value statement, led departmental culture change, diversified coaching staff, revived football program, and integrated athletics recruiting into Slate, benefiting the institution and athletics.   

  • Washington and Lee University, Associate Athletic Director, Assistant Professor and SWA. Oversight of athletic facilities and scheduling, compliance, wellness, and student affairs liaison. 

  • NCAA National Office. Enforcement and Academic and Membership Affairs. Division III legislation, sport sponsorship, and membership. 

  • J.D., University of Pittsburgh. Externship in the athletic department, compliance.  

  • BA, Washington and Lee University. Women’s soccer and lacrosse student-athlete.  

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Jay Jones, Senior ASSOCIATE

  • University of Indianapolis, Assistant Professor of Practice, Kinesiology, Health & Sport Sciences (current)

  • Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), Commissioner (2019-2026)

  • NCAA National Office, Associate Director of Division III Governance, Director of Academic and Membership Services.  Oversight of Division III legislation and governance.   (2003-2009 and 2014 – 2019)   

  • Sunshine State Conference (SSC), Commissioner  (2009 – 2014)

  • Saint Louis University, Director of Compliance (2002 – 2003)

  • Indiana University-Indianapolis, Castleton University, Fontbonne University - Adjunct faculty roles

  • JD and MBA, Stetson University (2001)

  • BS, University of Tennessee (1999), student assistant in department of athletics

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Leah Kareti, FOUNDER

  • NCAA Contractor. Works with Division III Governance, the Office oInclusion, and the Executive Office. (Current)

  • NCAA national office, Director of DIII. Led budget, strategic plan, strategic initiatives, legislation. (2001-12)

  • Castleton University, Adjunct Faculty for Compliance and Governance in Athletics. (2016-18)

  • Leadership and service award from NASPA’s Student-Athlete Knowledge Community. (2017)

  • Meritorious service award from the NCAA Division III Commissioners Association. (2012)

  • MBA, Indiana University. (2005)

  • BS, Michigan State. Track and Cross Country, Big Ten and NCAA DI SAAC. (2000)

8110 Ecole St., Indianapolis, IN 46240

2016 3 Fold Group

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