Lindsay Krasnoff

Lindsay Krasnoff, a global sports and communications consultant, writer, historian, and speaker, leverages sports diplomacy to foster common ground, build bonds, and create culture. She equips professionals across industries with effective communication skills, advocating for clarity and intentionality. Sports diplomacy convenes diverse stakeholders around sporting events, including athletes, media, sponsors, and governments. 

Lindsay has delivered keynote speeches on sports diplomacy at prestigious events worldwide, including for Laureus, Global Sports Week Paris, and the U.S. Department of State. She also shares insights on effective communication in the global sports arena, addressing audiences such as PublicsLab and the University of Tennessee. Her expertise extends to philanthropy and international affairs, evidenced by her work with organizations like the National Basketball Association Players Union Foundation. 

Lindsay's scholarly contributions include defining works such as "Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA" and "The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010." She consults for entities like the University of Tennessee Center for Sport, Peace, and Society, aiding them in engaging global audiences through strategic communications. Lindsay's role as a lecturer at New York University’s Tisch Institute for Global Sports and her experience with the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Historian underscore her unique insights into diplomacy. Her sessions empower participants to engage in sports diplomacy with authenticity and purpose, sparking meaningful dialogue and action.