AdConnect | Professional Development Program

AAF Nebraska Professional Development

Thursday, October 1, 2026
4 - 4:30 PM Networking    
4:30 - 5:30 PM Program
Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill | 12744 Westport Pkwy, LaVista

$10 AAF Nebraska Members | $15 Non-Members | Students Free
The October 1st program features Brianna Chavez, General Manager of Omaha Sports Properties - Learfield, sharing insights from her experiences leading corporate partnerships, sponsorships and sports marketing opportunities through one of the nation's leading collegiate sports multimedia and marketing organizations.

This session will focus on NIL and Sports Marketing to shed light on how to best appeal to target athletes, as well as some experiences to help avoid some of the little things that can cost time & money. Learfield works with colleges and universities across the country, connecting brands with passionate fan communities through athletic, NIL, venue partnerships, media and experiential marketing. Brianna will provide an inside look at how brands leverage sports partnerships to build awareness, create meaningful fan connections and deliver value through today's evolving sports marketing landscape. 

Brianna's Bio:
Brianna Chavez is the General Manager for Omaha Sports Properties of Learfield, leading corporate sponsorships for Omaha Athletics (UNO). She started working for Learfield in 2019 and later gained additional experience working for a marketing agency, which gives her a comprehensive perspective on brand development and partnership strategy. A former collegiate cheerleader, Brianna is a two‑time South Dakota State University graduate with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in sport administration.
                                                                                                                                                                          Thank you to our event sponsor:
         

Thank you to AAF Nebraska's Elite Sponsors: