The MSA Student Leadership Council
The Master's in Sports Administration (MSA) Student Leadership Council exists to create networking opportunities and to enhance the student experience through professional and social development. With strong leaders, a growing alumni base, and a diverse student body, the board empowers students to become the next generation of sports industry innovators. All MSA students and alumni are welcome to participate.
Stay Connected — Email and Social Media
MSA Student Leadership Council events will be shared via email. To stay connected, send your first and last name to MSAstudentleadership@northwestern.edu.
Social Media
- Twitter: @NorthwesternMSA
- Instagram: @NorthwesternMSA
- Facebook: "NU Masters in Sports Admin"
- LinkedIn: "Northwestern University Masters in Sports Administration Networking Group"
Student Leadership Council Members
Josh Walfish, President
Josh Walfish is a 2023 graduate of the MSA program after graduating from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in 2014. Josh spent nearly a decade as a sports reporter on the Eastern Seaboard covering college sports before returning to Chicagoland in the fall of 2021 to begin the MSA program. He is currently the Sports Information Director at Roosevelt University in Chicago and is proud to serve as President.
Jordyn Johnson, Vice President of Operations
Jordyn Johnson is a current student in the MSA program at Northwestern University. As a 2024 graduate of Willamette University with a degree in economics, Jordyn was a softball student-athlete and an active member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Executive Board. In addition to her studies, Jordyn is the Head JV Softball Coach at Loyola Academy, where she is committed to mentoring and developing young athletes. Jordyn is the VP of Operations for the SLC and looks forward to the future with them.
Vinny Costanzo, Events Coordinator
Vinny Costanzo is a graduate student in the MSA program having completed his undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University in 2023. Simultaneous to the program, he is currently working as an MILB Tracking Operator for Major League Baseball. In addition, he is the Lead Client/Customer Success Manager with The Athletic Academy. Attending Northwestern’s MSA program was a dream that he held since high school. He is happy to serve on our SLC board, as well as the producer of the MSA’s podcast, Revenue Above Replacement.
Autumn Jackson, General Council Chair
Autumn Jackson is currently an Account Executive for the WNBA-Chicago Sky. Her role consists of selling memberships, group tickets, VIP suits, courtside, individual ticket packages to corporate events and booking in-game performances. Prior to working with the Sky, she was a Coach for College/ Family success with non-profit organization UTMOSTU, partnered with the Gary Comer Youth Center. Autumn graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, North Carolina and received a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in health and well-being; 2nd major in Women’s, Gender, and Sexualities studies. During undergrad, she was manager of the Wake Forest D1 women’s basketball team for 3 years. Autumn then received her Master’s degree in Sports Administration from Northwestern University in Chicago, Il. She has continued to serve as a board member on the Northwestern-Master’s Student Leadership Council since 2020. Autumn is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Jen Hall, General Council Chair and Alumni Liaison
Jen Hall is the Manager, Season Ticket Service at the Chicago Bulls. She is going into her 8th season with her hometown team, the Chicago Bulls. In her role she oversees three Account Executives and two Season Ticket Service Associates on the Season Ticket Service Team. In addition to overseeing the Season Ticket Service Team she also manages our longest tenured Season Ticket accounts and a book of business worth over $13.6 million. When Jen joined the Bulls in 2016, she began in the Inside Sales program and once that concluded she was hired on as one of the first two Account Executives of Season Ticket Service. She has helped build the Season Ticket Service team since its inception.
Prior to joining the Bulls, Jen worked for the Indiana Pacers, Big Ten Network and Arlington International Racecourse. Jen received a B.S. in Sport Marketing and Management from Indiana University with minors in Business and Marketing through the Kelley School of Business. She received a M.A. in Sports Administration from Northwestern University.
Brice Clinton, Alumni + Faculty Advisor
Brice Clinton is the Director of Solutions Engineering for CSG, a global interactive media company. He is responsible for international business development, technical evangelism, and translating technical capabilities into tangible business outcomes. In addition, Clinton serves as the primary media liaison through writing and speaking. Since joining CSG International he has been responsible for client engagements across media, sports, and retail in North American, Europe, Asia, India, and Australia. Clinton received a bachelor of the arts in Organizational Communication from Purdue University, and a master’s degree in Sports Administration from Northwestern University.