Hilary Nemchik
Vice President, External Affairs - U.S. Center for SafeSport
Hilary is Vice President of External Affairs for the U.S. Center for SafeSport, the organization charged by Congress with preventing and responding to abuse among the nation’s 13 million participants in Olympic and Paralympic sport. She leads SafeSport’s communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement strategy, connecting with athletes, building public awareness, and promoting abuse prevention resources.
Hilary has dedicated her career to public service, including a decade with the Cities of New York and San Diego. As Director of Communications for the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, she led media strategies to increase access to services for vulnerable populations. Her expertise includes legal and crisis communications, national media relations, and government affairs.
Hilary holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication from Northern Arizona University. She has been named one of the San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and received the Outstanding Service Award from New York City-based St. Luke’s Roosevelt Crime Victim’s Treatment Center.
Hilary lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her family and enjoys yoga and hiking with her beloved mutts.
