Make A Play Foundation
Devon Sims, MBA is currently an Audit Associate at KPMG US. Prior to this role, Devon held positions at Make A Play Foundation as a MAP D-League Fellow, K Sports Complex as an Operations Manager, the NBA as League Finance, Xometry in Finance & Accounting - Data Analytics, and at KPMG as an Auditor. Devon has completed a Master of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management, General, as well as Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Business Management from Virginia Union University. Additionally, Devon participated in the OCTAGON HBCU CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM.
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Make A Play Foundation
Make A Play Foundation ("MAP") is a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented athletes for executive careers in competitive industries. We have designed a "Fall Forward Plan" that leverages our 5C's of career development, coaching, community, competition, and curriculum to prepare our Fellows for impactful entry-level roles. Over the next year, we will be fundraising to support the development of our undergraduate ("Training Camp" and "D-League") and post-graduate career training programs ("MAPPA" and "Premier League"). MAP Training Camp A two-month pre-professionalism course for athletes entering their sophomore year at an accredited college or university. 100% of Training Camp Fellows graduated to the D-League in 2020. MAP Development League ("D-League") A twelve-month professional development fellowship for athletes entering their junior year at an accredited college or university. 100% of D-League Fellows secured internships and fellowships at Fortune 500 companies and Vault 100 law firms in 2020. MAP Players Association ("MAPPA") The official alumni network for D-League Fellows interested in pursuing careers in Finance, Front Office Management, or Law. 100% of MAPPA Trainees receive specialized training from industry experts in at least one discipline. MAP Premier League A three-month postbaccalaureate fellowship for ex-athletes that have graduated from an accredited college or university. 75% of our Premier League Fellows received full-time offers from Deloitte in 2021.