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Briana Scurry is an inspirational force in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, celebrated not only for her excellence on the football pitch but also for her trailblazing role as a barrier-breaking athlete and advocate. As one of the first openly gay and African-American women to represent the United States on the world stage in professional football, Briana has redefined what it means to be a leader, a competitor, and a change-maker. Her lived experience of navigating predominantly white, male-dominated environments has positioned her as a powerful voice for underrepresented communities across sport, business, and society.
Briana’s football career is one of historic significance. She earned 173 international caps with the US Women’s National Team (USWNT), the second-most of any female goalkeeper, and played a pivotal role in some of the most iconic moments in US football history. She was the starting goalkeeper for the 1996 and 2004 Olympic gold medal-winning teams, and memorably saved a penalty in the shootout that secured the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup title. Off the pitch, she helped shape the professionalisation of women’s football as a founding player in the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA), where she was named Goalkeeper of the Year in 2003 with the Atlanta Beat.
Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2017, making her the first Black woman goalkeeper to receive the honour. Briana’s legacy is permanently enshrined in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture, where her jersey is displayed as a symbol of excellence and inclusion. Following a career-ending traumatic brain injury in 2010, Briana became a powerful advocate for concussion awareness and mental health, courageously sharing her experience with depression and recovery. She has testified before the US Congress and now speaks widely on athlete wellbeing, inclusive leadership and resilience.
Today, Briana is a bestselling author of the memoir ‘My Greatest Save’ and the subject of the 2022 CBS documentary ‘The Only’. As a keynote speaker, she delivers honest, empowering messages that resonate across industries, drawing on her lived identity as a Black, LGBTQ+ woman in elite sport. Her signature talk, Success is Not a Straight Line, challenges audiences to embrace difference, overcome adversity, and lead with empathy. Briana’s story continues to inspire organisations worldwide to foster equity, belonging and human potential.
“Briana Scurry is a fascinating speaker whose portrayals of her world class experiences both on and off the field captivate the audience. She makes her presentations relevant to the listeners.”
“True Colors hosts the largest LGBT youth conference in the country. Briana’s story, which she shared at a keynote session, was an inspiration to youth and adult attendees, alike. We appreciated her candor, her realness and her ability to relate not only to such a large audience, but one-on-one as youth lined up to speak with her after.”
“Briana Scurry has served as an incredible role model for youth in our after-school program, particularly girls. Briana has a special ability to relate to and connect with soccer players of all ages and experience levels and has made an indelible impact on those she’s taught and spoken to. We couldn’t be more thankful to Briana for her investment in DC SCORES and our poet-athletes!”
“From her beginnings as the youngest of nine growing up playing soccer in Minnesota through her unforgettable Olympic goal medal and World Cup performances and into the ongoing challenges of life after a career ending concussion, Briana Scurry’s story is as moving as it is extraordinary. Her talk, delivered with all the raw and intense emotion of a personal conversation between close friends, takes you on a journey from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, and back again. With a message of love, hope, and perseverance, Briana Scurry’s Keynote will delight, encourage, and inspire your audience and give them something to talk about for years to come.”
“Bri Scurry is an amazing woman and her life story and experiences resonate deeply with audiences. From corporate executives, to policy wonks, to women who idolized the 1999 team, to young girls who have heard the ’99 stories, she educates, motivates and inspires. Bri is outstanding at connecting with audiences honestly and personally — she always builds in a lot of time to answer questions and have a dialogue. Every time I hear her speak, I am thrilled to see that everyone in the room is energized not only because she’s a soccer legend, but also because she’s a true American role model.”
“Briana Scurry is a passionate, enthusiastic, and effective speaker with a unique ability to draw an audience in and leave a lasting impression. The U.S. Soccer Foundation is proud to work with Briana. This past year, Briana attended and spoke at a few of our events that featured some of our largest partners. Not only did she give remarks, but she stayed and interacted with our guests, which helped us continue to solidify and grow our relationships. We look forward to working with Briana in the future and growing our impact nationwide – together.”
The Diversity and Inclusion Speakers Agency has been one of the UK’s leading bureaus for inspirational figures of different races, genders, sexualities and abilities since 2020. We supply speakers for corporate and public events across the world, and cater to both in-person occasions and online webinars. Our roster includes athletes, psychologists, celebrities and more, to ensure that audiences of all industries receive tailored, impactful advice on diversity and inclusion.
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