Jennifer George: SEC Legend and Community Leader Empowering Girls Through Basketball | Pushing Up Women
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Jennifer George at a Glance
Former standout at the University of Florida
SEC legend and 1,000-point scorer for the Florida Gators women's basketball team
WNBA draft pick of the Indiana Fever
Founder of the Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation
Mission: Empowering girls through basketball, leadership, and life skills
Editor’s Note
There are moments when a woman’s story does more than inspire us. It reminds us that God created us on purpose, for purpose.
Pushing Up Women was born from that kind of moment.
In this cover feature, we highlight former University of Florida standout and WNBA draft pick Jennifer George, whose leadership continues far beyond the court.
We believe every woman carries influence, whether she stands on a stage, leads a business, raises a family, or shifts her community through faithfulness. Scripture shows us again and again that God moves powerfully through women who are willing to say yes.
Pushing Up Women Yvette Ward Executive Editor
This cover story is part of our commitment to highlight women who are building, leading, and living with purpose while keeping their faith at the center.
As you read, celebrate her journey. And remember this, the same God who is opening doors in her life will open doors for you.
May this story strengthen your faith, expand your vision, and remind you that your voice, your work, and your calling matter deeply to the Kingdom of God.
Live Inspired,
Yvette Ward
Executive Editor, Pushing Up Women
Founder, Inspired Eagle Enterprise
2021 God overflowed my plate with it all, the good and the bad. With that came strength, and a new understanding of who I am…Impacting my community the way God intended me to.
- Jennifer George
Who Is Jennifer George?
More than an accomplished athlete, Jennifer is a proven leader whose life reflects excellence, discipline, and service.
A proud alumna of the University of Florida and an SEC legend, Jennifer was a standout for the Florida Gators women’s basketball team. She became the 11th Gator in program history to score 1,000 points. Jennifer is remembered as one of the most dominant inside presences at the University of Florida.
Did you read that? She’s an SEC legend!
WNBA's Indiana Fever drafted this powerhouse athlete. She closed out her professional career playing in Puerto Rico. Jennifer also played for the Jamaican National Women’s Basketball team, where she led her Country to a Gold medal in the Caribbean Championship.
I applaud the many accolades of Jennifer’s stellar career. Yet her impact today speaks even louder.
Nothing wasted.
From Player to Founder and Mentor
Jennifer’s influence did not end when the final buzzer sounded.
She is the founder of the Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation (GBWF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting under-resourced communities through basketball development and holistic support for girls.
The foundation emphasizes:
Basketball fundamentals
Leadership development
Body image awareness
Nutrition and wellness education
Confidence building
Jennifer, through GBWF, is teaching girls basketball fundamentals, creating opportunities, and making a lasting impact in their communities.
Impacting Her Community and Beyond
Jennifer's work includes organizing high-impact events that combine athletic excellence with life preparation. Drawing on her degree in recreation and event management, along with her background in fitness training and strength and conditioning coaching, she brings both vision and expertise to every initiative she leads.
Her initiatives include:
Youth clinics in Englewood
The first all-girls 3-on-3 tournament hosted at Rollins College
Annual showcases
An annual clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
The “Hoops In” Series at the DMV and GNV
The “Hoops In” clinics give girls the opportunity to experience basketball from women currently playing at the next level. The GBWF has partnered with the Georgetown Women's Basketball Team and the University of Florida Women's Basketball Team. The clinics incorporate a mentorship segment featuring the CHAMP For Life Curriculum for Student Athletes, developed by Winners Win Inc. This partnership produced a successful pilot of the curriculum, yielding valuable feedback that helped shape a well-designed program equipping student-athletes for both sports and life.
Are you interested in bringing this experience to your community? Consider co-hosting a 'Hoops In' Clinic in your local community. Contact GBWF to explore the possibilities.
Through her global outreach in her homeland of Jamaica, Jennifer is working to refurbish a basketball court to create safe and empowering spaces where young athletes can grow, compete, and dream bigger.
Each event sparks excitement. But more importantly, each one instills discipline, resilience, and belief.
And belief changes trajectories.
GBWF recipients of the book Winners Win through the Winners Win Youth Sponsorship Program.
Jennifer George represents the kind of leadership Pushing Up Women was created to highlight...women who use their experience, influence, and faith to open doors for the next generation.
Scholarships, Fundraising, and Community Support
Jennifer and her team also host fundraising initiatives that expand the foundation’s reach and impact.
One of Jennifer’s signature fundraising efforts combines fun and fundraising during the annual “Greens for Hoops” Golf Scramble. This multi-day event brings together athletes, sponsors, and community supporters to raise funds for continued outreach and scholarship support.
During the event, the Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation awarded its inaugural Markeshia Grant Scholarship.
Tierra C. from Wekiva HS was the honored recipient.
During the 2025 Green For Hoops Tournament, the celebration focused on community, connection, and purpose.
Arianna Viera was the recipient of the 2025 scholarship.
Awarded to honor this athlete who exemplified perseverance, leadership, and a passion for sports.
It further strengthened the ecosystem of women committed to empowering the next generation.
A Leader On and Off the Court
When I met Jennifer in Orlando, her handshake was firm, and she exuded confidence. I recognized humility and pride as she shared her foundation's mission. This young lady has a heart for helping her community.
With the strength of her handpicked team, any of the young girls in her program will excel in life and sports. Jennifer leads GBWF with a high degree of excellence in every event and initiative.
How We Can Support Jennifer George
When we support women like Jennifer, we are investing in generations.
You can support her mission by:
Donating
Volunteering
Becoming a community partner
Visit the Girls Basketball Worldwide Foundation’s website to learn more and get involved.
When you support these young athletes, you help them see possibilities beyond their early circumstances.
And sometimes, that vision is the very thing that changes a life.
Jennifer George: SEC Legend Empowering Girls Through Basketball | Pushing Up Women
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