Dr. La Quita D. Frederick joined Georgetown University as faculty director and associate professor of the practice for the Sport Industry Management (SIM) Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program in January 2020. Prior to joining Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies, she served as director of sport management and assistant professor in the Frank J. Guarini School of Business at Saint Peter’s University and as a member of the adjunct faculty at St. John’s University Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies for the Sport Management MPS program. In addition, she previously worked as a capstone advisor with Georgetown’s SIM program. Before her pivot to academia, Frederick was an award-winning sports marketing and events management professional who held roles in collegiate athletics and professional sports. Frederick earned her doctorate in sport leadership and management from the United States Sports Academy, a M.A. in sport management from The Ohio State University, and a B.A. in communication and English from North Carolina State University. She is a proud alumna of the NCAA Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute, the NCAA/Women Leaders Institute for Administrative Advancement, and the NCAA/Women Leaders in College Sports Leadership Enhancement Institute.
