Former Utah Softball All-American and Utah Athletics Hall of Fame member Charmelle Green returned to her alma mater in March of 2021 after spending the previous 10 years at Penn State. A veteran of more than 20 years in intercollegiate athletics administration and coaching, Green serves as Utah’s Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Woman Administrator.

In her role as Deputy A.D., COO and SWA, Green leads all facets of the day-to-day operations of the Utah Athletics Department with Director of Athletics Mark Harlan. This includes direct oversight of the academics, compliance, facilities, marketing & fan experience, student-athlete wellness and EDI & student belonging units, as well as the sport supervisory group. Green also serves as the department’s liaison to the University’s Dean of Students, Office of General Counsel, Faculty Athletics Representative and Campus Safety and Police.

Over the past year, Green has led the Utah athletics department’s creation of Utes Productions, a new digital broadcast operation to produce game broadcasts for Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Green’s SWA role includes several responsibilities to the Big 12 Conference in partnership with the ADs and FAR groups. She also serves as Utah’s sport supervisor for women’s basketball, and is the secondary supervisor for men’s basketball.

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Inspirational Leadership: Nurturing the Talent Around You

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This transformative session invites both emerging and seasoned leaders to step back and reflect on their purpose, passion, and priorities. Designed as a space for growth, participants will move beyond traditional management and embrace the art of inspiring others. Through dialogue, reflective exercises, and peer collaboration, leaders will explore how to cultivate potential, foster resilience, and prepare their teams for next-level success.