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Business Development at ACSM focuses on identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships that support the organization’s mission while creating value for members, sponsors, and stakeholders. By developing innovative sponsorships, expanding corporate engagement, and fostering collaborative opportunities, business development helps generate sustainable revenue and advances initiatives that promote leadership in sports medicine, exercise science, and health and fitness.

Get to know the people behind the work: 

Jessi Warner (Director of Partnerships and Sponsorships) leads the development and management of strategic partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and create meaningful value for members, sponsors, and industry collaborators. She works closely with corporate partners to build impactful sponsorship opportunities, cultivate long-term relationships, and drive initiatives that support education, research, and innovation in sports medicine and exercise science.

Emily Gibson (Sponsorship Coordinator) works closely with partners to support and execute sponsorship initiatives that strengthen and cultivates partner relationships, enhance event and member experiences, and advance education, research, and innovation in sports medicine and exercise science.

ACSM Business Development Team. Includes headshots of Emily Gibson and Jessi Warner
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