ADVISORY BOARD
sophia white
Sophia White is a sophomore at Redondo Union High School in Redondo Beach, California, where she competes as a dedicated member of the Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball Team and with SC Rockstar club volleyball. On the court, Sophia’s resilience stands out: she has overcome two significant ankle sprains during both her freshman and sophomore seasons, turning her recovery journeys into sources of strength and self-discovery.
These experiences sparked Sophia’s passion for exercise science, physical therapy, and kinesiology, fields she aspires to study in college as she seeks to help others rebound stronger from injury. Off the court, she is an active participant in her school’s Black Student Union, where she explores how racialized stereotypes shape educational and athletic outcomes for Black students.
Sophia’s growing interest in educational equity is grounded in research and practice on countering implicit bias through culturally responsive pedagogy and asset-based teaching. Additionally, Sophia has raised money for brain cancer awareness, a cause that is increasingly near and dear to her, especially since her mother’s passing. Sophia also hopes to advocate for increased education and awareness around various forms of cancer, an area she believes is sorely underrepresented in public high school academic curricula.
As an ambassador, Sophia aims to uplift student athletes by bridging her love for sport with advocacy for fairness, understanding, and opportunity in education and athletics.
Malcolm DeLuca
Malcolm DeLuca is a kinesiology student at Hampton University and an emerging leader at the intersection of sports medicine, rehabilitation, and health equity. With a strong academic foundation in anatomy, injury prevention, and athletic care, Malcolm is deeply committed to ensuring that all student-athletes—regardless of background—have access to safe, effective recovery pathways. His lived experience as a competitive soccer player, combined with his training in injury prevention and performance, informs a holistic approach to athlete wellness that centers both physical and community resilience.
Malcolm has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to service through initiatives with organizations like My Brother’s Keeper Alliance and community-based volunteer efforts in Queens, reflecting a broader dedication to uplifting underserved populations. As a founding member of the SITI Advisory Board for Stop Insult 2 Injury (SITI), he brings both technical knowledge and a justice-oriented lens to advancing equitable care for injured athletes. Malcolm aspires to become a physical therapist at the professional level while continuing to advocate for systemic change in how recovery resources are distributed and accessed. His work reflects a clear belief: no athlete’s future should be limited by inequity in care.
Lauren Brewster
Lauren is a recent graduate of The Ursuline School in New Rochelle, New York, and a first-year student at the University of Connecticut, intending to study Exercise Science. A dedicated multi-sport athlete, she has competed in varsity and AAU basketball, varsity soccer, track and field-- including participation in the 2026 Penn Relays-- and is also a second-degree Black Belt. Her passion for Exercise Science was shaped not only through athletic achievement, but through her own experiences recovering from wrist and ankle injuries, which deepened her understanding of movement, rehabilitation, and disparities in access to quality care. Lauren has extended her commitment beyond athletics through advocacy and leadership, including joining the advisory board of Stop Insult 2 Injury, a student-led initiative focused on equitable injury care and athlete advocacy.
She was also featured on the podcast Martial Medicine, which explores healing and fitness through multiple martial arts traditions. Excited to support Sophia’s Stop Insult to Injury platform, Lauren is preparing for a future career in physical therapy focused on supporting athletes and underserved communities through recovery, wellness, and long-term care.
