OUR MISSION
The Foundation Global Sports Development delivers and supports initiatives that promote fair play, education and the benefits of abuse-free sport for youth.
OUR VISION
We leverage the power of sport to enrich lives and to make the world a better place.
OUR VALUES
Teamwork
We coordinate efforts with organizations and athletes who share our dedication and commitment to promoting the positive benefits of sports
Integrity
We promote trust, respect, authenticity, and dignity in all activities
Sportsmanship
We exhibit and observe qualities that are highly regarded in sports such as generosity, courtesy, pride, ethics, and fair play
Agility
We adapt in order to achieve our mission
Education
We believe in the positive impact of life-long learning and mentorship
Leadership
Dr. Steven Ungerleider
CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND CEO
Dr. Steven Ungerleider is an accomplished author, sports psychologist, and advocate for sport. He has written several books on Olympic topics, including the best-selling Faust’s Gold: Inside the East German Doping Machine which examined the 30-year doping activities of the late East German regime
David C. Ulich, J.D.
PRESIDENT
David C. Ulich is the President of the Foundation for Global Sports Development and serves on its Board of Directors. He is a co-founder of the Foundation’s production arm, Sidewinder Films, which has produced such critically acclaimed documentaries as the Emmy-nominated Munich ’72 and Beyond and the Academy Award-nominated End Game. Their latest film, At the Heart of Gold: Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal, recently premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival, before airing nation-wide on HBO in May 2019.
Steve C. Baum, CPA, LLM
SECRETARY TREASURER
Mr. Baum has held leadership positions with a number of professional groups and organizations. He is a past president of the New York State Society of CPAs, and he has served as a member of its board as well as chairman or member of various committees and task forces. He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association …
Melanie Raffle Armenti
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
As Chief Operating Officer for The Foundation for Global Sports Development and Sidewinder Films, Melanie leads the organization’s strategic and development initiatives while ensuring operations run smoothly. Since joining the foundation 10 years ago, she has directed the growth and sustainability of the foundation’s grantmaking …
Advisory Board
Abba I. Terr, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Medicine Stanford University Medical Center
Staff
History Timeline
GSD partners with UC Speaks Up
Building on the Courage First initiative, GSD partners with UC Speaks Up to bring "At the Heart of Gold" to students in the University of California system. The partnership resulted in three screenings and panels across various UC campuses.
At the Heart of Gold receives two Emmy nominations and is a winner in the 13th Annual Television Academy Honors.
The film was nominated for Best Documentary and Outstanding Investigative Documentary.
GSD creates BOOST2020 Athlete Grant Program in response to COVID-19
BOOST 2020 was implemented to support high-performance athletes whose lives have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
