FIBA – the International Basketball Federation – published a news article on May 3 about Michele O’Keefe’s prestigious CICan 2024 Award of Excellence. On April 30, O’Keefe, who is NC’s Director of Athletics and Student Engagement, was presented with CICan’s Silver Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff for her exceptional leadership, and her contributions to student success and community building.
The article includes quotes from O’Keefe and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis.
From 2014-2023, O’Keefe served on the FIBA Americas Board and the FIBA Central Board, making her a top female policymaker in international sport. She has promoted sport as a tool of empowerment, especially for women, throughout her career.
