Izzy Zakia

Izzy Zakia is an experienced partnerships manager currently working at League One Volleyball (LOVB) since December 2023, focusing on account management, partnership activation, sponsorship sales, and media rights. Prior experience includes serving as an account executive at GMR Marketing, managing Xfinity's gaming partnerships, and holding the role of partnership activation and marketing manager at ONYX Media Inc., where notable programs included collaborations with Sports Illustrated and Gillette Venus. Additional roles at Only Players LLC and GoodSport Media involved marketing management and partnership development strategies. Early career experiences included positions with the Washington Wizards and D.C. United, supplemented by participation in the MIT SSAC Mentorship Program. Educational background includes studies at NYU School of Professional Studies and Northern Virginia Community College, following an advanced diploma from West Potomac High School.