

In her management of the Gender Equity Action Plan for the conference, Sabau is transforming the conference through the creation of sustainable, equitable and equal opportunities for our student-athletes, the member institutions and its partners.

Sabau fosters collaboration among all coaches, athletic directors (ADs), staff and the COP/C in her service as a key conference liaison to all Big Ten coaching groups and administrators, including the Administrator’s Council, Senior Woman Administrators, ADs, bowl partners, coach’s groups, Sports Management Committee and the NCAA. The role was created in 2021, making Sabau the first Big Ten Conference chief sports officer in the 125-year history of the conference.Īs deputy commissioner and chief sports officer, Sabau ensures all Big Ten Conference decisions and actions are focused - first and foremost - on serving the health, safety, well-being and academic achievement of our student-athletes. Sabau oversees the administration of all 28 Big Ten Conference sponsored sports, which includes managing affiliate memberships, competition, scheduling, championships, sportsmanship, officiating, and awards. Diana Sabau is deputy commissioner and chief sports officer for Big Ten Conference.
