Sr. Digital Content Producer/Editor What has been your experience as a woman working in professional sports? Karla Ruiz-Gomez: I’ve been lucky enough to call this arena my home for the last 10 years. It was my first job out of college, and it’s been an absolute privilege working with the Miami HEAT for nearly a decade. I’ve witnessed the HEAT hire women at the administrative level which has been extremely inspiring. I call these women my mentors as they continue to pave the way for the next generation of women. The gender diversity within this organization has had positive effects on my performance, morale, and motivation. The Heat have accepted me and challenged me to be the best version of myself. Working alongside these fearless women gives me hope that one day we will close the leadership gap and unleash the power of women’s collective action.