40 Under 40 Class of 2023: Memphis Sports and Event Center's Kiyla Glasper

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The 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 has arrived. Meet the leaders and achievers ready to make Memphis the place they’ve dreamed it can be.

The 2023 class of honorees were celebrated on May 2 at the Overton Park Shell.

Presenting (drum roll) one of those honorees …

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Kiyla Glasper

Tournament director, Memphis Sports and Events Center

A former athlete, Kiyla Glasper always wanted to impact the lives of young women and men through faith and sports. She says she’s remained adamant about letting nothing overshadow her central goal of instilling values, confidence, and lifelong wisdom in the lives of her athletes.

Glasper says the Memphis Sports and Event Center’s future is bright.

“Kiyla’s already helped attract a number of events to Memphis it might not have otherwise seen without her involvement, which, in turn, helps boost the economy via hotel stays, food spends, attraction visits, etc.,” her 40 Under 40 nominator wrote, “while also creating new programs that will engage and empower local youth.”

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