INTIX 41st Annual Conference & Exhibition

Rushia Brown
Founder/President
Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae


Rushia Brown was born in the Bronx, NY and raised in South Carolina. As a sophomore, she first picked up a basketball and joined the Summerville High School JV team. Rushia attended Furman University and as a Lady Paladin, attaining accolades including Southern Conference Freshman of the Year, multiple MVPs, Southern Conference Player of the Year, Edna Hartness Athlete of the Year and eventually having her jersey hang from the rafters as #34 was retired. Rushia’s collegiate years lead to a 10-year professional career overseas, which spanned 5 countries and 7 years in the WNBA. Brown is currently working to make a difference in the lives of girls and women through the sport of basketball. Rushia is the Founder/President of the Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae (WPBA), the only organization structured to assist women who have played professionally in the WNBA or in Europe as they transition into mainstream society. Rushia’s message goes beyond motivational; it is TRANSFORMATIONAL! Rushia’s ability to use instances from a challenging childhood, loss, extensive time overseas, major accomplishments and even failure help her relate to any group.

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