Our Company was Created to Solve a Problem
In late 2020, there was no comprehensive source for NIL information, no widely accessible NIL guidance, and no channels dedicated to sharing NIL insights and trends.
Today We...
Provide industry-leading databases and resources that are accessible for all.
Today We...
Are creating a more transparent and trustworthy space for athletes through NIL Verified™.
Today We...
Provide industry-leading education and guidance to the individuals and organizations supporting athletes.
What Drives Us
VISION
To be nexus of trustworthy name, image, and likeness information.
MISSION
To elevate the understanding and reputation of NIL by creating a space that promotes transparency, ethical behavior, and positive impact.
our core values
Transparency
Objectivity
Collaboration
After identifying a concerning issue in the emerging name, image, and likeness industry - lack of accessible resources and objective data - I built a platform focused on enabling transparency across the NIL space. Today, the mission remains the same: we contribute industry-leading databases, comprehensive education, and strategic guidance to advance NIL in a transparent and equitable way.
Michelle Meyer, NIL Network Founder
In her words
Published on June 1, 2021, Michelle shares the story of what drove her to start NIL Network.
As a former NCAA D1 athlete, coach, and program administrator in the college space over the past 15 years, I was incredibly excited yet speculative when California passed SB206 in the fall of 2019. I knew that NIL would come to the forefront eventually in collegiate athletics, but I never imagined it coming from a state passing their own NIL bill, essentially standing up to the NCAA and saying that enough is enough. I spent a lot of time in late 2019 reading as much as I could and researching the history of the NCAA to understand the complexities of the NIL issue and hypothesize about ways it may change college sports. And then, 2020 happened...
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Founder
An Experienced NIL Admin: As one of the first full-time NIL administrators in the country (at San Diego State), Michelle played a pivotal role in the development, launch, and management of SDSU's NIL Program. Her leadership and innovation were further demonstrated by her creation of an NIL admin monthly meeting and slack community, bringing together admins nationwide to discuss current issues and collaborate on solutions.
Established in the NIL Field: Now in it's 3rd year, Michelle founded and grew NIL Network into a go-to source for reliable NIL information and has built trusted relationships with hundreds of industry professionals through her work as a speaker, consultant, and author. She has established herself as a thought leader in the field and is highly knowledgeable about the challenges surrounding NIL and the unique pain points of each stakeholder.
Director, NIL Verified Network
Dalal has experience working in professional and amateur sports in sales and marketing. She received her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies (Sports management, Russian, and French) from the University of Arizona and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. In her spare time, Dalal enjoys relaxing on the beach or training Muay Thai.
Attorney, NIL Verified
Patrick has over a decade's experience working in collegiate athletics, including over four years as the Director of Compliance at University of Oklahoma and two years as President of ComplyU, a software company that delivered online education of NCAA rules. Currently, Patrick is a partner at Freeman┃Lovell, a business firm based out of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Research Analyst
Ashtin played soccer at West Virginia University and graduated with a degree in Criminology and Investigations with a minor in Psychology. Thus far, she has worked as a Forensic Specialist in LA County. Ashtin is currently enrolled at Loyola Law School, obtaining her Master’s in Legal Studies, with an emphasis in Sports Law. She looks forward to using her degrees and experience to assist student-athletes with the new rigors of NIL; specifically focusing on the education of athletes on NCAA rules and federal and state laws.
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