Nicole M. Pawlak, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Special Projects at Athletes Unlimited, where responsibilities include guiding business development and launching innovative projects such as sports betting. With extensive experience in leadership roles, Pawlak has also engaged with organizations like WISE Chicago as Events Co-Chair, mentored aspiring professionals in the sports analytics field through the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, and contributed to several marketing initiatives within the sports and entertainment sectors. Previous positions include Director of Account Leadership and Brand Experiences at CSM Sport & Entertainment and an Independent Consultant at NMP Marketing, where successful campaigns were executed for major brands like Reebok. Nicole M. Pawlak holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing and Management and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Iona University.