FOUNDER

Tina has always been passionate about women’s athletics. Her daughter’s interest in a variety of athletics, such as Lacrosse, inspired her to create the New Tampa Women’s Athletic Foundation Inc a nonprofit. Tina works tirelessly to engage the community to support excellence in sports, leadership, and coaching for young through values of integrity, sportsmanship, and personal responsibility in women’s athletics.

Ementi started working with nonprofits in the late 90’s for Triton College Foundation in River Grove, IL. Through the years he has done fundraising events like golf outings to motorcycle charity rides to benefit St Baldrick's Children’s Cancer. In the last several years Ementi has been involved in helping build the Automotive Collision Industry (ACI) by helping start state associations. His focus is always on education for others through events like trade shows or clinics. After several years of supporting his daughters playing at the club level, he felt there was a better way to help families afford women’s sports like lacrosse. So, after talking with his wife Tina (CEO) they decided to start a Foundation to do just that.

Kenny Christ is married to his lovely wife Ashley and is a father of two. He lives in Zephyrhills and owns Major League Auto Glass. He is a disabled veteran and served in the US Army fire team and team leader from 2004-2008. He has been a business owner for 8 years within Pasco County. Kenny is a follower and a kingdom builder that looks for opportunities to serve the community through bringing opportunities to our youth. Having a young daughter gave him the desire to help young parents as well with opportunities for women’s sports.

Sydney is an athlete and dedicated advocate for women’s sports. Since 2017, she has been a key player in promoting youth and high school girls lacrosse in the Wesley Chapel area as a coach, official, and co-founder of a girls lacrosse club.

As a graduate of University of South Florida’s Marketing - Sport & Entertainment Management program, Sydney has a deep understanding of the business side of sports and the unique challenges facing women in the industry.

When she's not working to empower women through sports, Sydney can be found playing lacrosse with the Tampa Bay Sirens and spending time with friends and family.

Brian is a serial entrepreneur and student-athlete from Memphis, TN. Brian is in the business of working with professional athletes and connecting them with youth sports. In 2020, Brian launched Backyard Sports Enterprises. Backyard Sports Enterprises is in the business of providing athletic training and skill development clinics featuring professional athletes, designing and distributing athletic training media, and designing and distributing athletic clothing and gear. He is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio. While at Baldwin Wallace he was a 3-year letter award winner as a Long Stick Midfielder. He made 3 OAC title appearances and is a 3x OAC Regular Season Champion. He lives in the Tampa, Florida area and is pursuing a master's degree in Entrepreneurship at the University of Tampa. He plans to continue his lacrosse career for the Spartans.

A champion for youth and high school sports, Hugo Astorquiza has spent years cultivating the next generation of female athletes in Tampa. As a father of two athletic daughters, Hugo understands the transformative power of sports for girls. His tireless volunteering and advocacy have expanded opportunities for girls to compete locally and fueled a passion for athletics that will last a lifetime. With his wealth of experience and unwavering commitment, Hugo is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of girls sports in Tampa.

Grant Writer/ Consultant

Eliza is a mother of two girls and a seasoned nonprofit leader and fundraiser with over ten years of experience. Her career has been dedicated to equity and opportunity in education. Named to the Baltimore Business Journal's 40 Under 40 in 2022, she has excelled in strategic fundraising, budget management, and program oversight. Eliza holds a master’s degree in teaching from Goucher College, and is driven by her belief that all students, regardless of their circumstances, should have access to quality education and programs that improve their overall health and wellbeing, such as athletics.