September has been a rough month for the NFL so they’re bringing on a team of women to help them deal with some of their larger problems — including domestic violence and other social issues.
Via Washington Post
Commissioner Roger Goodell made the announcement in a letter to owners, writing that the goal is “to make a real difference on these and other issues.”
Anna Isaacson, currently a league vice-president of community relations and philanthropy, assumed the additional title of vice-president of social responsibility. She will oversee initiatives aimed at raising awareness about the issues and decreasing the instances of violence. Lisa Friel, Jane Randel and Rita Smith were hired as senior advisers because of their experience with the issues. Friel is the former head of sex-crimes prosecution for the Manhattan district attorney; Randel is a co-founder of NO MORE, an advocacy group focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault; and Smith is former executive director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
“Anna has devoted considerable attention to these issues in recent years and has developed strong relationships with both outside organizations and your staffs,” Goodell wrote (via ESPN). “… We will work closely with your community relations, human resources and player engagement teams to implement programs in a way that is effective and beneficial for your own employees, their families and your communities.”
You can read Goodell’s letter in full HERE
