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The Class of 2023

Hired!
Isiah Young
100m
Started Working as:
Electrician’s Apprentice at Amteck
About
Isiah
Isiah won the Adidias Boost Boston Games 100m in 2021, adding another win at the Pure Summer Invitational that same year. He represnted Team USA at the 2014, 2017 and 2019 World Relays. In 2019, he helped lead the 4 x 100m to a Silver Medal. He was a 2022 USATF Outdoor Champtionships semi finalist.  A self-motivated, team-oriented individual, Isiah brings with him a focus on continuous improvement by building both short and long-term goals. 
Core Competencies
Isiah is practical in his approach to goal setting and is results oriented, he believes in working smarter not harder. He is organized in building out a game plan, evaluating the situation for strengths and weaknesses. He enjoys connecting with people, works well as an individual contributor and in a team environment. He is a quick learner, seeking to always grow.
Jordan Hasay
Marathon
Career Goals:
Future Sports Business Leader
About
Jordan
Jordan Hasay has been a standout runner since her high school days when she was 2008 T&FN Girls High School Athlete of the Year, having competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials as a 16 year old. She won silver in the 1500m at the World Youth Championships in 2007 and was 4th in both the 2008 & 2010 World Junior Championships. Jordan represented USA in the 10,000m at the 2013 World Championships in Moscow but it was at the marathon where she had most success.  She ran the fastest ever debut by an American woman at the 2017 Boston Marathon where she placed 3rd. She improved her PB to 2:20.57 to finish 3rd at the Chicago Marathon the same year and returned to Boston in 2019 for another podium finish.
Core Competencies
Jordan sets big goals and executes a plan to achieve them. She brings a thoughtful, organized, and practical approach to work. She values collaboration among her team(s). She seeks feedback and puts it into action to improve upon her efforts. She thrives in an environment that is fast paced and allows her to provide tangible results.
Hired!
Kendell Williams
Heptathlon
Started Working With:
John Burns Real Estate Consulting
About
Kendell
Kendell graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and is expected to graduate from her Public Relations masters program in December 2022. She also earned a master’s degree in Project Management where she graduated with honors from DeVry’s Keller Graduate School of Management. Kendell is a marketing specialist with experience developing campaigns for Zaxby’s and other local businesses in the Athens area. Kendell brings a passion for experiential marketing and finding innovative ways to help brands reach their goals. 
During her educational pursuits, Kendell became a 2x Olympian and professional track and field athlete representing Team USA and Nike. She also earned a bronze medal at the World Indoor Track and Field Championships in 2022.
Core Competencies
Kendell is a big picture thinker who looks for the connection among work, the people and the vision. She thrives in brainstorming, finding creative solutions and putting things into action. She enjoys writing and speaking opportunities. She brings energy and enthusiasm as she balances multiple priorities exercising excellent time management skills.
Hired!
Keturah Orji
Triple Jump/Long Jump
Started Working As:
Intern in the Finance Industry
About
Steven
2x Olympian Keturah Orji ("KO") is quickly becoming one of the world's rising stars in track and field. Known for opening a new era of greatness in the American triple jump, KO is the first American since 1974 to win more than seven consecutive U.S. titles in the outdoor triple jump. KO finished fourth at the 2016 Olympic Games and at the 2021 Olympic Games, she became the first American woman in history to qualify for two consecutive Olympic finals in the triple jump. Today, KO competes professionally as a triple jumper and long jumper and trains in Atlanta, GA.
Core Competencies
We often hear the term “servant leader” bounced around and Keturah embodies this trait. She is known for her work ethic, her quiet leadership, and her contagious enthusiasm. She has led through mentorship and the ability to bring calm to any situation. She brings a systemic approach with the capability to assess a situation and find a solution. In addition to her accomplishments in the pit, she is driven by providing real financial solutions for others and learning more in the financial professions.
Steven Fahy
Steeplechase
Career Goals:
Future Sports Business Leader
About
Steven
Steven Fahy graduated from Stanford in 2019 with a BS in Human Biology and a minor in Psychology.  A 5-time All-American across XC, indoor and outdoor track, he earned an NCAA title in the 3,000m steeplechase in 2019, and was named PAC-12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. He holds personal bests of 8:34 (3k steeplechase), 13:34 (5k), and 4:00 (mile).  Represented by Kimbia Athletics, he signed a professional contract with Puma in 2020, and competes as part of the Puma Elite Track Club led by Alistair and Amy Cragg in Chapel Hill, NC.
Core Competencies
Steven enjoys the process of brainstorming ideas, curious and stimulated by possibilities. He wants to add value and have an impact with tangible results. He brings insight about people and is passionate about the mental health of the athlete, serving as a peer mentor. He is a clear communicator and brings genuine interest and enthusiasm to each opportunity.
Hired!
Leah Falland
Steeplechase
Started Working As:
Youth Athlete Coordinator at Gazelle Sports
About
Leah
Michigander, Leah Falland, ran track and cross-country at Michigan State University, where she won two NCAA titles, became captain on the 2014 NCAA Cross Country national championship team, and won over a dozen Big Ten championship titles. Her personal achievements include two-time NCAA Champion for the indoor mile and 3,000 meter steeplechase. She raced and trained professionally from 2015-2022, was a founding member of the On Athletics Club (world-class training group based out of Boulder, CO), and received a top 15 world ranking in the 3000 meter steeplechase in 2022.
Core Competencies
Leah brings energy and enthusiasm to all she takes on. She is known for being a motivating and supportive team member. She is also creative and adaptable. She is very curious and enjoys learning new things. She possesses strong writing skills and enjoys opportunities for public speaking.
Michelle Carter
Shot Put
Career Goals:
Entrepreneur and Future Business Leader
About Michelle
Raised in Texas, Michelle is the oldest child of Michael and Sandra Carter. Michelle competed with her high school choir at the state level and enjoys singing, baking, fashion, hair, and makeup. Michelle received a full-track scholarship to The University of Texas, where she graduated in 2007 with a B.A. degree in Youth and Communities Studies, and a minor in Kinesiology. Michelle’s father has been her only coach throughout her shot put career. She is known to affectionately refer to him as “Coach Daddy” and they are often requested to speak about their extraordinarily successful coach/father–athlete/daughter relationship to media and groups.
Core Competencies
Michelle is confident, a direct communicator, disciplined and resilient. Michelle is focused on future goals, insightful, creative and brings a champion’s mindset to all she does. She is passionate about empowering the next generation of female athletes. She is an engaging motivational speaker.
Marqueze Washington
100m / 200m / 400m
Career Goals:
Future Sports Business Professional
About Marqueze
Marqueze is a 16x All American while competing first for Arkansas Baptist College and then for the University of Arkansas. While at Arkansas, he helped the 4x100m team win an NCAA Championship.  In 2018 Marqueze represented Team USA and the World Indoor Championships and earned a Silver Medal in the 4 x 400m relay. In 2022 he again earned a spot for Team USA on the World Indoor Championships where he made the finals in the 400m.
Core Competencies
Marqueze is personable and highly relatable; he enjoys giving back to others. He brings a unique ability to evaluate his work and constantly seeks to improve; he asks for feedback and puts it into action. He pays attention to the small details. He develops goals with a sense of purpose and develops a plan to achieve them. He has an entrepreneurial spirit.
Accepted!
Derek Holdsworth
800m Hurdles
Getting his Masters in Sports Management at:
Texas A&M University
About
Derek
Derek Holdsworth is an American 800m runner from Williamsburg, Virginia. After a successful high school campaign which saw National titles and US # 1’s, Derek became a 6x Junior College National Champion as well as a 2xAll American in 2020 at Western Oregon University. Derek graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in psychology. Derek was ranked 6th overall in the country in 2022 in the 800m running 1:45.
Core Competencies
Derek is a man of action who enjoys getting things done. Communication skills come easily to him as an articulate, direct speaker. He is an active listener to understand the needs of others and find creative solutions to challenges. Writing comes easily for him. He thrives from putting a plan together, analyzing and mitigating risk, and evaluating constructive feedback to learn and grow. He enjoys a collaborative and accountable environment.
Hired!
Reid Buchanan
Marathon
Started Working As:
Software engineer at Internet Brands
About
Reid
Reid Buchanan is a US Marathoner, based in San Diego California. In 2019, he won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 meters at the Pan American Games held in Lima, Peru.
In 2019, he also won the bronze medal in the senior 10,000 meters at the 2019 NACAC Cross Country Championships held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Core Competencies
Reid is a driven and focused professional.  He is a self starter, as evidenced by his focus on learning web development on his own, based on an interest in pursuing this as a career path. Well spoken and prepared, he readily accepts challenges and focuses on the positives in all situations.
Aaron Mallet
Aaron Mallet
110m Hurdles
Career Goals:
Future Sports Business Leader
About
Aaron
Aaron is a St.Louis, MO native and graduate of the University of Iowa.  While there, he was the Captain and MVP of the T&F team from 2015-2017.  He won 6 BIG Ten Conference Championships (60mh, 110mh and 4x100m relay).  He was also a 5x NCAA First Team All-American (110mh and 60mh). In 2020 he was the USATF 60mh Champion and the 2020 Doha Diamond League 110mh winner. Also in 2020 Aaron earned a #1 ranking in the USA and was ranked #4 in the World 110mh).
Core Competencies
Aaron brings a calm demeanor and is people oriented. He enjoys solving puzzles where he can figure out the various pieces and bring them all together. He is goal oriented and puts a plan together to achieve his desired goals. He faces challenges head on and is adaptable as things change. He has developed deep resilience demonstrated through his perseverance of life’s obstacles.
The Bell Lap

The Pilot Class

Kori Carter
400m Hurdles
Career Goals:
Marketing and Brand Development
About
Kori
Kori Carter is an American 400M hurdler from Claremont, California. She was a 9 time all American at Stanford University where she won a NCAA title and set the collegiate record in the 400MH. She graduated with a degree in Human Biology. Kori was one of the first female athletes to be sponsored by Jordan Brand and is the 2014 USA Champion and 2017 World Champion in the 400MH.
From Kori’s
Coach
“If my life is in danger or I need to go to war I’m taking the Kori nerd/monster with me.” - Edrick Floreal, head coach of University of Texas. He recruited Kori to Stanford University and then coached her professionally from 2016 to 2021.
Andrew Bumbalough
10k/Marathon
Career Goals:
Product Creation
About
Andrew
Andrew is a former professional track and field athlete competing in distances from 1500m all the way up to the marathon. During his career, he made two World Championship teams, won a US title at 5k, and was 5th place at the Boston Marathon in 2018. Andrew attended Georgetown University and graduated with a BA in Government and earned a Master's degree in Sports Industry Management during his final year of eligibility. Since retiring from the sport at the end of 2020, Andrew took a job in footwear innovation at Nike and manages a personal coaching business, Highgear Running. He lives in Portland, OR with his wife, Anne, and their two kids where they enjoy the abundant outdoor opportunities the PNW has to offer. 
Aaron Mallet
Aaron Mallet
110m Hurdles
Career Goals:
Future Business Leader
About
Aaron
Aaron is a St.Louis, MO native and graduate of the University of Iowa.  While there, he was the Captain and MVP of the T&F team from 2015-2017.  He won 6 BIG Ten Conference Championships (60mh, 110mh and 4x100m relay).  He was also a 5x NCAA First Team All-American (110mh and 60mh). In 2020 he was the USATF 60mh Champion and the 2020 Doha Diamond League 110mh winner. Also in 2020 Aaron earned a #1 ranking in the USA and was ranked #4 in the World 110mh).
From Aaron’s
Coach
“I’d be worried if I didn’t see you kill it in practice everyday. I know you have the tools to be fast because I see it. Just be you and be fearless.” - Coach Woody, inspiring Aaron to work through a rough spot.  Aaron went on to earn his first All American honors later that year
The Bell Lap

Founders & Career Coaches

Chris O’Donnell
Co-Founder
About
Chris
Chris is a 32 year NIKE veteran whose career included roles in General Management, Sales Leadership, Product Creation and Merchandising. He started his career as a part time retail sales associate and retired a Vice President. A love for Track and Field brought Chris to NIKE, and today he is inspired to give back to the sport that gave him all he has. In addition to founding The Bell Lap, Chris is also working  with a group to re-energize Track & Field in the USA, serves on the Board of Directors  at  Tracktown USA.  He is also on the Advisory Board of a startup – Q30 Innovation, a company focused on reducing head trauma in athletes.
David DeFilippo, Ed.D.
Co-Founder
About
David
Since the early part of his career as a high school teacher and track coach David has remained passionate about developing processes and plans for individuals and organizations to help them reach their full potential. David’s 25-year corporate career in senior human capital development roles combined with his doctoral research focused on executive coaching brings both strong methodology and practicality to his work. As a result of his work, David and his teams have been recognized with industry awards for practices such as leadership development, performance management and cultural integration. David presents and publishes regularly on topics related to leadership development, executive coaching and talent management. 
Mary Lou
Career Coach
About
Mary
Mary Lou Keeran has always been driven by helping others be their best and providing opportunities for career development and advancement. Experienced in talent acquisition, talent development, career exploration, training facilitation and process improvement. She leverages certifications and experience in personality assessments, change management and coaching to guide her clients finding their purpose in the work they do. She is a subject matter expert in resume, LinkedIn, networking, interviewing and negotiations. She has 30 years of experience in varying industries, and has held the SPHR, SHRM-SCP professional certifications and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from George Fox University. More information can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkeeran/
The Bell Lap

Advisory Board

Ashton Eaton
Advisor & Athlete
About
Ashton
Ashton Eaton is a 2x olympic gold medalist in the decathlon from the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In 2017 Ashton retired from sport, moved to San Francisco, and joined a software startup to learn from engineers and founders how companies and products are built. He left in 2019 and started school for engineering. At the same time he joined Intel as Product Development Engineer in the Olympic Technology Group where he works with engineers and partners to make technologies that advance human health and performance.
Marielle Hall
Advisor & Athlete
About
Marielle
One of the premier 5,000m/10,000m runners in the US, Marielle began her running career as an elite middle distance runner. While in high school, she represented the US for the first time at the 2009 World Youth Games in the 800m. Marielle went on to the University of Texas, as a middle distance specialist. A late bloomer at the NCAA level, she met with immediate success as a professional, making the World Championship team in the 5,000m in 2015. A year later she confirmed her status as one of America’s elite distance runners by becoming an Olympian in the 10,000m. She represented the US at both the 2019 World Cross Country and Track and Field Championships. On the track in Doha, she became the 6th fastest American woman of All-Time by running 31:05 to place 7th in the 10000m. 
Andrew Bumbalough
Advisor & Athlete
About
Andrew
Andrew is a former professional track and field athlete competing in distances from 1500m all the way up to the marathon. During his career, he made two World Championship teams, won a US title at 5k, and was 5th place at the Boston Marathon in 2018. Andrew attended Georgetown University and graduated with a BA in Government and earned a Master's degree in Sports Industry Management during his final year of eligibility. Since retiring from the sport at the end of 2020, Andrew took a job in footwear innovation at Nike and manages a personal coaching business, Highgear Running. He lives in Portland, OR with his wife, Anne, and their two kids where they enjoy the abundant outdoor opportunities the PNW has to offer. 
Renee Washington
Advisor
About
Renee
Renee Chube Washington joined USA Track & Field as its chief operating officer in June 2012. As COO, Washington manages the multi-million-dollar budget and 60 person staff. Alongside the CEO, she develops and implements corporate strategy and direction. Washington has broad cross enterprise oversight of all departments including: High Performance Programs, Events and Broadcast/Entertainment Properties, Merchandise, Legal, Revenue and Marketing, Communications, Grassroots Outreach and Youth, Finance and Revenue. In addition to those duties, she has a key role in contract negotiations and vendor agreements; manages oversight of travel and transportation for staff, constituents, athletes; and with the CEO, manages logistics and preparation for meetings of the 17-member board of directors and acts as the primary contact with international and regional federations.

Since Washington became COO, USATF has realized substantial operational cost savings and efficiencies while adopting new business policies and practices. Under her operational oversight, USATF has awarded six U.S. Olympic Team Trials, secured theWorld Athletics Indoor and Outdoor Championships, successfully participated in two Olympic Games and three World Champion-ships, launched the U.S. National 12K Road Race, hosted the meeting of the World Athletics (formerly IAAF) Council, and revamped the USATF Annual Meeting, which attracts more than 1,000 stakeholders in the sport each year.

From September 2018 through June 2019, Washington served on an independent commission formed by the USOPC referred to as the Athlete and NGB Engagement Commission renamed the Borders Commission. The Commission considered (i) the USOC's proper role and engagement with athletes, and (ii) the USOC's proper role with NGBs. The Commission recommended to theUSOC specific actions designed to address and resolve ecosystem failures and required changes to the Ted Stevens Olympic andAmateur Sports Act.

In furtherance of reform efforts for the USOPC and NGBs, from December 2019 through May 2020, Washington served on theUSOPC Member Certification Focus Group. That working group was charged with identifying how the United States Olympic andParalympic Committee (USOPC) should implement changes regarding:
• The standards that member organizations will be held accountable to meet as a condition of certification by the USOPC.
• The methods in which standards will be measured to ensure consistency of expectations and demonstration of best-in-class organizations.
• The process by which member organizations should be audited to evaluate whether standards are being sufficiently met.

Prior to USATF, Washington’s career spanned vast and impressive corporate and government roles. She was a contracts manager atNorthrop Grumman Systems Corporation where she managed a portfolio of contracts for local, state and commercial customers.She administered, extended, negotiated and terminated standard and nonstandard contracts. Washington conducted proposal preparation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.

Washington also previously held a position as contracts department director for CICOA, a private, nonprofit agency advocate for the aged, where she had oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, procedures and services as they relate to legal requirements and state or federal regulations. She prepared business contracts and coordinated contractual requirements with operating staff. Washington reviewed contract clauses and monitored compliance and acted as the focal point of contact for contracts with vendors and participated in negotiations. She also conducted legal research on varied topics. Prior to CICOA, Washington served as a Staff Attorney, in the State of Indiana office of the Attorney General where she furnished legal advice to state officers, agencies, boards and commissions with emphasis on the Indiana Open Door Law and Access to Public Records Act.

Before relocating to Indianapolis, Washington worked for the U.S. Department of Labor in several roles. As Deputy AssociateGeneral Counsel with the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., where she supervised staff attorneys who perform judicial clerkship responsibilities in workers’ compensation law. She ensured technical and legal quality of work maintained and implemented staff goals and objectives to meet organizational production requirements. Washington advised judges, general counsel and branch staff on case law, Board practice and procedure and was a liaison between staff and higher management.She performed preliminary check of cases for assignment according to complexity, novelty and number of issues.

As Acting Associate General Counsel, United States Department of Labor, Washington headed a division composed of four supervisory attorneys and seventeen staff attorneys who performed judicial clerkship responsibilities in workers’ compensation law.She reviewed all documents prepared by the division for factual accuracy and legal analysis and ensured that all final documents issued by the division were consistent with the policies of the Benefits Review Board, applicable regulations, and the laws of the appropriate United States Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.

A member of the Benefits Review Board, Washington was a staff attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor where her judicial clerkship responsibilities included oral presentations to Federal Administrative Appeals Judges advising appropriate disposition of cases arising under workers’ compensation statutes. She drafted final decisions and orders, reviewed case records, performed legal research and wrote memoranda. Washington managed her own caseload entailing all associated responsibilities from initial analytic stages through decision completion while she acted as legal counsel for Chief Administrative Appeal Judge.

In 2017, Washington was named a 2017 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal, as a female executive making a difference in the business of sport. She earned a Cynopsis Top Women in Sports honor in 2019 as a leader in sports operations.

A Georgetown University Law graduate and Spelman College graduate, Washington is the past president of the Junior League ofIndianapolis where she embraced the organizations commitment to develop the potential of women while improving the community with the leadership of trained volunteers. Her extensive work in social causes includes volunteering for Wishard Memorial Hospital’s Foundation Board; the Girl Scouts; American Cancer Society Guild; and numerous educational, cultural and political causes.

She currently lives in Indianapolis.