Lindsay Krasnoff - Speaker

Lindsay Krasnoff is an expert in sports diplomacy, historian, writer, and consultant. She has a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University, an MA in Journalism and French Studies from New York University, and a PhD in History from The Graduate Center, City University of New York. Currently, she is a Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor at the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport at New York University, where she teaches about sports and diplomacy, especially Franco-United States relations. Previously, she was a Research Associate at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy at SOAS University of London, co-directing the “Basketball Diplomacy in Africa” project. She also worked as a historian for the U.S. Department of State, creating communication strategies and public history content for diplomats. Lindsay has written two books: “Basketball Empire: France and the Making of a Global NBA and WNBA” (2023) and “The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958-2010” (2013). She is on the editorial board for the Sports Law, Policy & Diplomacy Journal and mentors through the SIGA Women Global Mentorship Programme. As the Founding Director of the FranceAndUS project, she examines different aspects of sports diplomacy. Her work on the NBA’s Basketball Africa League shows her dedication to this field. Lindsay has written articles for major outlets like The Athletic, CNN International, and The New Yorker, and has appeared on podcasts discussing the cultural impact of international sports events. She is affiliated with the Overseas Press Club of America and the Réseau d’études des relations internationales sportives, and has served on advisory boards for important initiatives, including the U.S. National Archives’ “All American: The Power of Sport” exhibit. Lindsay's extensive expertise makes her a leading authority in sports diplomacy and communications.