2026 Facilitators & Emcees, 2026 Track: Featured Speaker

Justine Pouravelis

Professor of Practice, Simmons University & Former Director of Original Content, NESN
Track Featured Speaker

With nearly two decades of experience in the media world, Justine has produced nearly all types of content from long-form documentaries, short-form digital video, live television and social media.  She managed a multi-platform team of 15 people at NESN; overseeing social media, long and short-form content strategy and original content production for the home of the Red Sox and Bruins.  Justine set strategy and KPI goals for a multi-platform content team across 11 social streams with over 1.5 million combined followers.

Justine co-launched the Women of NESN (WON), an external female-led branding of umbrella women’s sports content in New England creating content for the PWHL Fleet and took part in launching a video podcast about women’s sports called “Respect Her Game.”

A proud Charlestown resident and Maine native, Justine is committed to advancing the intersection of Women’s sports, media, and education.