--- title: Cohort III | Creators of Color description: Recognizing, celebrating, and empowering sports entertainment's next generation of content creators and marketing leaders image: https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/seo/cofc-card-blk.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/cohort-2023#main-content) [![Creators of Color](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/brand/creators-of-color-blk.svg) ![Creators of Color](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/brand/creators-of-color-blk.svg)](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com?hsLang=en) [Support](https://creators.hashtagsports.com/sponsorship?hsCtaTracking=102943a6-cb33-474b-a6a6-26270707c491%7C68473085-ce36-4647-ab2d-3b168585751a) - Honorees - [Cohort III](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/cohort-2023) - [Cohort II](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/cohort-2022) - [Cohort I](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/cohort-2021) - Committees - [Selection](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/selection-committee) - [Leadership](https://creatorsofcolor.com) - [Summit](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/summit) - Podcasts - Coming Soon - Creator Hub - Coming Soon - [Sponsors](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/sponsors) ## Meet Cohort III The cohort of honorees is selected by [The Engagement Academy of Sports Entertainment](https://www.engagement.academy/) [![Adriene Bueno](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/adriene-bueno-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienebueno) #### [Adriene Bueno](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienebueno) ##### Storytelling & Editorial LinkedIn [![Alejandro Alvarez](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/alejandro-alvarez-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-alvarez-0a12b67a) #### [Alejandro Alvarez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-alvarez-0a12b67a) ##### Photography NASCAR [![Amobi Okugo](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/amobi-okugo-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo) #### [Amobi Okugo](https://www.linkedin.com/in/okugo) ##### On-Camera Talent A Frugal Athlete [![Ashten Smith-Gooden](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/asheten-smith-gooden-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtensmithgooden) #### [Ashten Smith-Gooden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtensmithgooden) ##### Content & Social Media Swish Cultures [![Austin Sumners](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/austin-sumners-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-sumners-66043497) #### [Austin Sumners](https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-sumners-66043497) ##### Content & Social Media Octagon [![Bred Hampton](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/bred-hampton-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalvin-banton-17660854) #### [Bred Hampton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalvin-banton-17660854) ##### Video & Production Boston Celtics [![Brooklyn McDaniels](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/brooklyn-mcdaniels-2023-v2-1.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynmcdaniels) #### [Brooklyn McDaniels](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklynmcdaniels) ##### Content & Social Media TikTok [![Candace Sautman](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/candace-sautman-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacesautman) #### [Candace Sautman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacesautman) ##### Marketing & Revenue TBWA\\Chiat\\Day\\LA [![Carolina dos Santos Machado](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/carolina-machado-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolsantosmm) #### [Carolina dos Santos Machado](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolsantosmm) ##### Content & Social Media SPORTFIVE [![Deshawn Bolden](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/deshawn-bolden-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-bolden) #### [Deshawn Bolden](https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-bolden) ##### Content & Social Media Bleacher Report [![DJ Cottrell](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/dj-cottrell-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrycottrell) #### [DJ Cottrell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrycottrell) ##### Video & Production OneTeam Partners [![Eshani Parikh](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/eshani-parikh-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshaniparikh) #### [Eshani Parikh](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eshaniparikh) ##### Marketing & Revenue NBA [![Gabe Henderson](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/gabe-henderson-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielhenderson10) #### [Gabe Henderson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielhenderson10) ##### On-Camera Talent Minnesota Vikings [![Greydy Diaz](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/greydy-diaz-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/greydydiaz) #### [Greydy Diaz](https://www.linkedin.com/in/greydydiaz) ##### On-Camera Talent Freelance [![Ishmael Johnson](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/ishmael-johnson-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishmael-johnson) #### [Ishmael Johnson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishmael-johnson) ##### Storytelling & Editorial Dave Campbell's Texas Football [![Kadeem Huggins](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/kadeem-huggins-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadeem-huggins-3893a053) #### [Kadeem Huggins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kadeem-huggins-3893a053) ##### Video & Production Tulane Athletics [![Kayana Ternize](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/kayana-ternize-2023.webp)](https://www.kayanaternizedesign.com) #### [Kayana Ternize](https://www.kayanaternizedesign.com) ##### Graphic Design & Art NBA [![Maleah Pearson](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/maleah-pearson-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleahpearson) #### [Maleah Pearson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maleahpearson) ##### Video & Production Minnesota Vikings [![Maya Reese](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/maya-reese-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-m-reese-911a83b0) #### [Maya Reese](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-m-reese-911a83b0) ##### On-Camera Talent Overtime [![Megan Reyes](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/meg-reyes-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-reyes-6a242033) #### [Megan Reyes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-reyes-6a242033) ##### On-Camera Talent Host & On-Air Personality [![Mohammed Kloub](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/moh-kloub-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkloub) #### [Mohammed Kloub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkloub) ##### Content & Social Media ESPN [![Omar Wilson](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/omar-wilson-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarwilson) #### [Omar Wilson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarwilson) ##### Content & Social Media Meta [![Portia Pettis](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/portia-pettis-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiapettis) #### [Portia Pettis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/portiapettis) ##### Content & Social Media University of Colorado Athletics [![Rachel Parrish](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/rachel-parrish-2023-v2.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelcparrish) #### [Rachel Parrish](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelcparrish) ##### Marketing & Revenue Chicago Red Stars ![Rachel Smith](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/rachel-smith-2023-v2.webp) #### Rachel Smith ##### On-Camera Talent Laundry Service [![Samuel Hoggs](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/sam-hoggs-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hoggs-0685a047) #### [Samuel Hoggs](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-hoggs-0685a047) ##### Marketing & Revenue The BLK Originals [![Shalese Miller](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/shalese-miller-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalesemiller) #### [Shalese Miller](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalesemiller) ##### Marketing & Revenue WBD Sports [![Siqi Wang](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/siqi-wang.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqi-wang1130) #### [Siqi Wang](https://www.linkedin.com/in/siqi-wang1130) ##### Content & Social Media BSE Global [![Tashan Reed](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/tashan-reed-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashan-reed-b34930137) #### [Tashan Reed](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashan-reed-b34930137) ##### Storytelling & Editorial The Athletic ![Tony Eaton](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/tony-eaton-2023.webp) #### Tony Eaton ##### Video & Production BSE Global [![Zack Peggins](https://www.creatorsofcolor.com/hubfs/cohort/zack-peggins-2023.webp)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackpeggins) #### [Zack 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