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Lilly Stewart

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    Assistant Director for Strategic Communications
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Lilly Stewart is the Assistant Director for Strategic Communications for The Summit League, a role she began in 2024. She serves as the primary media contact for cross country, volleyball, track & field, and men’s and women’s tennis.

Prior to joining The Summit League, Stewart was a Social Media Intern with the Mountain West Conference, where she was instrumental in developing engaging digital content, coordinating across departments, and supporting the execution of championship events. She previously served as the Mountain West Basketball Championship Videographer, capturing in-game highlights and producing creative recap videos that enhanced fan engagement across platforms.

In addition to her institutional roles, Stewart is the founder of LBS Productions, through which she independently produces dynamic promotional content for student-athletes and local businesses. Her expertise led her to work major national events, including March Madness 2023 at Ball Arena and the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, where she supported media operations. Stewart also served as the videographer for the NCAA Division II Volleyball Championship in Sioux Falls. 

Stewart began her career with internships at the Kansas City T-Bones and the University of Kansas Athletic Department, gaining hands-on experience in multimedia production, game-day operations, and fan engagement. She created content across a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, and rowing and contributed to athlete bios and media guides.

A former Division I student-athlete, Stewart earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis in broadcast from the University of Kansas, where she competed for four years on the KU rowing team.

Lilly and her husband, DeJuan, currently reside in Sioux Falls, S.D.