Last November, she got in touch with fellow WISE member Lindsay Amstutz, SVP/GM of FOX Sports West, Prime Ticket and FOX Sports San Diego, with thoughts about creating an Orange County extension. "I told her I had this crazy idea," Bice said. "She was so supportive and got us in with the WISE LA board, who were all very helpful."
It was around that time Bice was at the WISE's Women of Inspiration Dinner in Los Angeles and ran into Galasso, who said she was interested in broadening the WISE LA reach into Orange County.
"Because of that evening and because of their support, we made it here," Bice said. "Thanks to you and the entire Ducks and Honda Center organization, a huge thank you for everything that made tonight possible."
Said Galasso, "We're super excited to get WISE into Orange County. This is really a tribute to what the Samuelis are all about in their philanthropic efforts. The launch of WISE OC Extension is another way for us to give back to the community and showcase our arena."
Amstutz is one of only two women in the country to run a regional sports network and touted the value of WISE and networking opportunities like these.
"WISE LA does so many great events, which is why it's so fun that Orange County can be an extension of that," she said. "I personally am so excited to work with the amazing women with the Ducks and Angels as well as so many of our Fox Sports West staff members who work nearby. But really, I'm so excited about it for all of you.
"In addition to the sisterhood of friends and family, it can give you opportunities to do things that maybe your current job isn't letting you do. For me, I've had more opportunities because of WISE and women's-related events. There are so many opportunities for you to hone your skills by participating. I am so excited to watch each of you thrive within this organization."
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