ABOUT GOOD ATHLETES

Through collaborative networking events and interactive impact workshops, GOOD ATHLETES uses our membership approach to inspire the athletic community, harnessing their influence for meaningful change. Our events and strategic workshops are designed to cultivate social impact best practices, enhance existing social responsibility efforts, and foster the spirit of giving back.

  • COLLABORATIVE NETWORKING EVENTS

    Our events are the perfect blend of sports, impact, inspiration. GOOD ATHLETES embodies Collaboration > Competition. We foster authentic spaces to connect, collaborate and conquer sports philanthropy and social impact.

  • IMPACT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

    We provide athletic professionals and sports brands with the tools and best practices to solidify their philanthropic brands and act on their social impact goals.

  • MEDIA & AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING

    Through our authentic media platforms, we amplify philanthropic initiatives and share inspiring stories — deepening the engagement with our audiences.

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JERMELL STILLS

FOUNDER + PRESIDENT

Jermell’s career began in 2011 with the Milwaukee Bucks — working with local charitable and educational organizations to plan and execute group fan experiences. Following his lone season with the Bucks, Jermell was introduced to the nonprofit world, joining a local organization supporting girls’ basketball and education.

SPORTS

Over the last 10+ years, Stills has lead social impact programs — working for organizations such as Apple, United Negro College Fund (UNCF), American Cancer Society and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). From 2017-2021, Stills raised over $3.5M collectively in annual donations, event support and corporate partnerships — all while creating and executing various diverse engagement programs.

In addition to founding GOOD ATHLETES — Stills serves as the Senior Specialist, People and Community Impact for United Airlines based in Chicago — managing social impact programs for United’s nine (9) business resource groups.

COMMUNITY