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Dont'a Hightower Foundation

Mon July 15 - Wed July 15, 2026 Ashburn, VA 20147 US

Karrie Crocker

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Program Manager

Working with professional athletes within the non-profit sector, her ability to establish and develop a sustainable foundation plays a huge role in her day-to-day with Crocker Advisory Group. Skilled in philanthropy strategy and development, start-up non-profit organizations, strategic partnerships, sales, entrepreneurship, event management, compliance and public speaking, her skill set allows me to create unique programs that support the overall mission and vision of a professional athlete. With a Masters Degree in Communications Studies and 12 years of experience within higher academia, education plays a crucial role in the non-profit vision and is utilized day in and day out. Having assisted in the recent development of a unique non-profit division supporting athletes, entertainers and high wealth individuals merging two charitable vehicles, Donor Advised Funds and Fiscal Sponsorship, Crocker is up for any challenge.

As a former Division I basketball player, married to a former 12-year NFL veteran, raising two junior tennis superstar daughters, Crocker has made it her duty to continue to impact both women’s and men’s professional athletes through impactful avenues for true foundation building. Building a Legacy is her ultimate goal.

Julia Lauria

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Advisory Committee Member

Julia Lauria is a marketing professional who has over a decade of experience in branding, partnerships, athlete marketing, community and charitable alignments, and endorsements.  Lauria began her career on the NFL club side working for the Atlanta Falcons in Corporate Partnerships. She moved to the athlete representation side in 2014 and spent 8 years at SportsTrust Advisors - an NFL Agency in Atlanta, GA where she oversaw all marketing activities for the firm and led brand strategy and execution for NFL clients.

Lauria began consulting for brands and non-profit organizations in late 2021 and has helped guide and create marketing strategies that utilize athletes and influencers in meaningful ways - including charitable connections, PR and media opportunities, NIL partnerships, and endorsements.  She currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Brutus Broth - a fast-growing start-up in the pet industry.  She sits on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's South Florida Board of Directors, was named LLS's 2021 National Woman of the Year, and has dedicated much of her personal and professional efforts to supporting and helping clients support non-profits around the world. 

Donna Spigarolo

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER

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TRISH KENNEDY

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ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER  

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Dont'a Hightower Foundation is a project of Athletes Charitable, a divions of United Charitable, a registered 501c(3) nonprofit organization EIN #20-4286082. In accordance with IRS regulations, your transaction is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. United Charitable has exclusive legal control over the assets contributed.

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