
Full Name
Tina Charles
Job Title
WNBA All-Star; 3x Olympic Gold Medalist
Speaker Bio
Tina Charles is one of the most dominant centers in women’s basketball history. A three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, she has built a legendary WNBA career as the league’s career leader in made field goals, total rebounds, and double-doubles as well as the second all-time leading scorer. Tina is as an eight-time WNBA All-Star and the 2012 WNBA MVP. Before her professional career, Tina won two NCAA Championships at UConn then was selected as the first overall pick in the 2010 WNBA Draft.
The New York native is not only known for her fierce competitiveness but also for her passion for filmmaking, directing Charlie's Records which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Tina is also a dedicated community leader, founding the Hopey's Heart Foundation to combat sudden cardiac arrest by providing life-saving AEDs and CPR training to schools and community centers.
Tina Charles is a powerhouse, a leader, and a true icon in women’s basketball.
The New York native is not only known for her fierce competitiveness but also for her passion for filmmaking, directing Charlie's Records which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Tina is also a dedicated community leader, founding the Hopey's Heart Foundation to combat sudden cardiac arrest by providing life-saving AEDs and CPR training to schools and community centers.
Tina Charles is a powerhouse, a leader, and a true icon in women’s basketball.
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