FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University women's track and field star, Sherrelle Jordan, has been selected to take part in FLAME – Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere. The three-time All-American hurdler joins former NSU women's basketball player, Jasmine Wilkins, as the only Shark student-athletes to participate in the program.

Jordan will attend this year's event in Colorado Springs, Colorado from Tuesday, July 25 to Tuesday, August 1, participating in personal and professional development workshops in preparation for a career in sports.

FLAME is designed to inspire undergraduate and graduate students of color to pursue careers within the Olympic and Paralympic movements. The program provides diverse college and graduate-level students with a unique look into the world of elite sport.

"I can't wait to attend FLAME this week," Jordan said smiling ear to ear. "This is a huge honor for me to attend this great program. I am looking forward to meeting everyone, including the speakers and fellow athletes who wish to pursue a career in sports. This is a great opportunity for me to increase my knowledge in sports and develop as a professional in the sport industry."

Throughout the eight days, Jordan will have the opportunity to:
Ignite Professional Development

• Meet and network with U.S. Olympic Committee Executives.
• Learn about goal setting, leadership and self-motivation from U.S. Olympians and Paralympians.
• Engage in workshops on race, class, ability, gender and sexual orientation to foster inclusive, high performing sport environments.

 Spark New Aspirations

• Live at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and learn best practices from sports industry leaders.
• Enrich employment opportunities in sport through networking and career development workshops.
• Work with national sports organizations to develop business and inclusion strategies.

 Catalyze Your Career

• Enhance your personal brand, hone interviewing skills and develop compelling resumes.
• Learn about USOC internship opportunities in communications, marketing, digital media, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and more.
• Gain exclusive access to the FLAME Alumni Network.

 
In addition, Jordan will also get to hear from Olympic athletes, Paralympic athletes, as well as USOC and National Governing Body Leaders. This year's confirmed speakers include:
Dr. John Carlos - 1968 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Track and Field
Dr. Tommie Smith - 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist, Track and Field
Dr. Nancy Lough - UNLV Professor, Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education
Dr. Simran Singh - Professor Trinity University, Department of Religion
Jermell Pennie - 2004 Paralympic Medalist, Wheelchair Basketball
Ashland Johnson - Director of Public Education and Research, The Human Rights Campaign
Jocelyn Benson - Executive Director, Ross Initiative in Sport For Equality
Harpreet Singh - Strategist and Advisor, Markpoint Consulting
Jason Collins - Retired NBA player (2001-2014)