Jon Solomon is editorial director of the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute. He oversees communications platforms, develops content, and manages select projects within Project Play. The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world.  Prior to the Aspen Institute, Jon was an award-winning sports journalist covering college football and NCAA issues with 20 national honors in his career. Most recently, he worked as a national college football reporter at CBSSports.com and was vice president of the Football Writers Association of America. At The Birmingham (Ala.) News, Jon twice won Associated Press Sports Editors awards for investigative stories. He was also a Clemson sports beat writer for The (Columbia, S.C.) State and The Anderson (S.C.) Independent-Mail and covered high school sports for The Washington Post. He has regularly appeared as a commentator on national TV, radio and podcasts.  During our conversation, Jon shared how Project Play helps nationwide communities with youth sports. We also discussed how the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) issue will soon impact collegiate athletes. Thanks, Jon, for sharing your expertise and experiences on these most interesting topics!   

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