Q&A with Tulane's Amanda Robinson
Jul 1, 2022 | General
TulaneGreenWave.com will feature female administrators throughout the course of the 2022-23 school year as part of its 50th Anniversary of Title IX celebration. Amanda Robinson, Tulane's Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance, took part in our first installment. Our questions and her answers are below.
    When was the first time you learned about Title IX and understood its importance?
    My first exposure to Title IX was in my undergraduate curriculum, however my graduate studies allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the     legislation. Not only were my classmates and I required to commit it to memory, but we listened to first-hand accounts from individuals who helped make     the passing of Title IX possible. Title IX has had such a tremendous impact on collegiate athletics and the women who make sports possible. It is important     to continue education surrounding Title IX, not only to show how far we've come, but to evaluate how far we have to go.
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    Who are/were some of the women you feel have had the greatest impact on your life and/or career?
    I have had the pleasure of working directly under female leadership throughout my entire career in athletics … an extremely rare occurrence. I've been     under the leadership of some of the best in the business. Jennifer Perez, Director of Sports Medicine for AdventHealth; Robin Gibson, former Director of     Sports Medicine at Florida State University; Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Hall of Fame volleyball coach and educator; Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH and     Tulane's own Deputy Athletic Director/SWA, Charvi Greer have all been mentors and advocates for me. The most important thing all of these women have     given me is OPPORTUNITY. I'm glad to have worked with such tremendous women supporting other women.
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In what ways has your experience working at Tulane been beneficial, professionally and personally?
​Sometimes all you need is opportunity, and that's exactly what Tulane has given me. Athletics can be a tough world to navigate as a professional woman of color, but I'm thankful every day for the chance to help improve the lives of our student-athletes. Personally, I enjoy interacting with our student athletes and the welcoming environment that makes this place so special!
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What advice would you give to women looking to follow a career path similar to the one you've taken?
​Networking is key! Many of my female colleagues admit that networking doesn't come as natural to them as it does for some of their male counterparts. The term "networking" sounds so formal, but at the end of the day, it's all about making connections. Networking can happen anywhere, from the board room to the dining hall. Establishing a network will open countless doors for you. Don't be afraid to make those connections and be sure to help someone else as you make your climb to success!
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Title IX has given women opportunities in so many more avenues of life than just college athletics. Fifty years later, what should be the next steps beyond what we've seen in that time?
An overarching theme in the U.S. has been gender-based pay discrimination. We've seen many well-known figures take a stand, but it will take widespread initiative to incite change. We teach all our athletes to perform their very best on and off the court. It's only natural that they will strive for success once they matriculate into the professional or corporate world. I want them to transition into a world that will reward them for their efforts without bias.
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    When was the first time you learned about Title IX and understood its importance?    My first exposure to Title IX was in my undergraduate curriculum, however my graduate studies allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the     legislation. Not only were my classmates and I required to commit it to memory, but we listened to first-hand accounts from individuals who helped make     the passing of Title IX possible. Title IX has had such a tremendous impact on collegiate athletics and the women who make sports possible. It is important     to continue education surrounding Title IX, not only to show how far we've come, but to evaluate how far we have to go.
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    Who are/were some of the women you feel have had the greatest impact on your life and/or career?
    I have had the pleasure of working directly under female leadership throughout my entire career in athletics … an extremely rare occurrence. I've been     under the leadership of some of the best in the business. Jennifer Perez, Director of Sports Medicine for AdventHealth; Robin Gibson, former Director of     Sports Medicine at Florida State University; Dr. Cecile Reynaud, Hall of Fame volleyball coach and educator; Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH and     Tulane's own Deputy Athletic Director/SWA, Charvi Greer have all been mentors and advocates for me. The most important thing all of these women have     given me is OPPORTUNITY. I'm glad to have worked with such tremendous women supporting other women.
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In what ways has your experience working at Tulane been beneficial, professionally and personally?
​Sometimes all you need is opportunity, and that's exactly what Tulane has given me. Athletics can be a tough world to navigate as a professional woman of color, but I'm thankful every day for the chance to help improve the lives of our student-athletes. Personally, I enjoy interacting with our student athletes and the welcoming environment that makes this place so special!
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What advice would you give to women looking to follow a career path similar to the one you've taken?
​Networking is key! Many of my female colleagues admit that networking doesn't come as natural to them as it does for some of their male counterparts. The term "networking" sounds so formal, but at the end of the day, it's all about making connections. Networking can happen anywhere, from the board room to the dining hall. Establishing a network will open countless doors for you. Don't be afraid to make those connections and be sure to help someone else as you make your climb to success!
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Title IX has given women opportunities in so many more avenues of life than just college athletics. Fifty years later, what should be the next steps beyond what we've seen in that time?
An overarching theme in the U.S. has been gender-based pay discrimination. We've seen many well-known figures take a stand, but it will take widespread initiative to incite change. We teach all our athletes to perform their very best on and off the court. It's only natural that they will strive for success once they matriculate into the professional or corporate world. I want them to transition into a world that will reward them for their efforts without bias.
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