In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting the achievements and stories of our Women employees across the LA Clippers, Agua Caliente Clippers, and the Forum.
Learn more about Tracy Pan, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis for the LA Clippers!
Job before joining the Clippers?
Before joining the Clippers, I was Director of Sales Planning for Worldwide TV and Digital Distribution at Lionsgate.
When did you realize you wanted to work in sports?
I got the itch to work in sports (specifically basketball) several years back when I was working at Ticketmaster and we had several teams as clients. I had played basketball growing up and in school, but before Ticketmaster, I just didn’t connect the dots that I could have a career in sports that didn’t involve being a professional player/coach. It took a while, but I was fortunate that eventually a position opened up with this hometown team that was a great fit.
What’s your favorite thing about your job?
Working with so many people who also love sports and who have great enthusiasm to perform at the highest level in whatever they do.
What advice do you have for women trying to break into the sports industry?
Networking and preparation are key to breaking into any industry. Take advantage of various outlets to connect with sports professionals, such as WISE (Women in Sports and Events). And by preparation, I mean having a clear understanding of the role you want to fill, what skills are needed, and actively developing those skill sets to ensure you’re a top candidate when the opportunity arises.
If you could have dinner with any woman in the world, who would it be and why?
So many ways to answer this question… I would likely enjoy having dinner with someone who has a passion for food and could share their knowledge about the food we’re eating, so perhaps Chef Anita Lo.