ABOUT GUM
The Girls’ Ultimate Movement is a USA Ultimate program that provides resources and funding to drive girls’ participation in the sport, develop leaders and inspire female athletes.
Girls’ Ultimate Movement (GUM) recognizes many players use differing terms to define their gender or gender identity. GUM is inclusive of youth identifying as female, non-binary, gender fluid, transgender and/or using other self-identifying terms.
History of GUM
GUM was co-founded by Zara Cadoux, Heather Ann Brauer and Mike Lovinguth in 2014. It was a true labor of love and they are inspired by the energy behind the movement. While all three have transitioned away from their roles and are doing exciting things for girls and sport elsewhere, GUM continues to evolve as a movement and community.
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THE GUM TEAM
The GUM Advisory Council was established in 2026 and provides top level support and a unifying messaging around GUM programming and events. Current priorities of the council are to assist USA Ultimate staff to introduce refreshed branding and marketing support for the GUM program, launch a series of community virtual meetings to share insights and collaborate across local efforts and increase the amount of GUM clinics, leagues and women coaches in local communities nationwide.
Isa Brady
Denver, CO & Chicago, IL
Ally Fion
Raleigh, NC
Libby Cravens
Fort Collins, CO
GET INVOLVED
For more information on how you can get involved with the movement, contact:
Gervon Williams
Manager, Youth Outreach & DEI
gervon@hq.usaultimate.org
Leah Dolan-Kelley
Manager, Community Development & H.R.
leah@hq.usaultimate.org