By: NWSL Editor
Nominee: Cari Roccaro
Community Partner: NAMI Chicago
Appreciation Night Match: September 21
Cari has identified the power of team sports in maintaining mental health through physical activity and team bonding. She is a champion of breaking down the stigma surrounding mental healthcare and is an outspoken advocate of prioritizing mental wellness. She has used her platform to spread this message through her work on the associate board of NAMI Chicago and her podcast, Butterfly Road.
Lauren Holiday Impact Award