In Bustle’s Quick Question, we ask women leaders all about career advice, from the best guidance they’ve ever gotten to what they’re still figuring out. Here, Jess Smith, president of the Golden State ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2025 – Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith has been named the inaugural recipient of the WNBA Business Executive Leadership Award presented by Deloitte, the WNBA announced ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Fresh off a history-making playoff run in their inaugural season, the Golden State Valkyries are already gearing up for much more in Year 2. And so are their faithful fans.

(Bloomberg) -- Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith said WNBA’s surging growth is showing no signs of slowing, even as the league faces a potential lockout at the end of this month. The ...

The week of the WNBA All-Star Game, Jess Smith, president of the Golden State Valkyries, shares how the team has quickly built a brand identity in its first year in the league—breaking season ticket ...

OAKLAND – During a WNBA offseason with no end in sight, Natalie Nakase is treating the circumstances like business as usual. The Valkyries’ coach is checking in on players – Veronica Burton and four ...