Dr. Christine Maleske

Biography

Christine Maleske is an expert in sport management, with a focus on developing human rights strategies for large-scale sporting events. She earned her bachelor's degree in sport management from the University of Michigan in 2014, followed by a master's degree in international sport development from the German Sport University in 2018. Maleske's career began at Learfield Sporting Marketing, where she managed 120 sponsorship accounts at Penn State University, and later served as marketing partnership manager for the National Volleyball League. After returning to the U.S. in 2019, she obtained her PhD in sport management from the University of Michigan in 2024. Her current research interests include disability rights, parasport, and building organizational capacity within adaptive sport programs. Maleske has published her research in journals such as Sport Management Review and European Sport Management Quarterly. She is committed to enhancing the educational experience for students in sport communications, marketing, and ethics, using interactive learning methods to prepare them for a dynamic industry. Maleske aims to foster an environment that encourages students to understand the broader implications of sport and inspire them to become ethical leaders.

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