Jenn Bell Named 2026-2027 President of D2 ADA

The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) has selected Jenn Bell, Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics at Converse University, to serve as President for the 2026-27 membership year.

“Taking on the role of President for the D2 ADA is a privilege I don’t take lightly,” said Bell. “Nearly my entire career has been spent in Division II, and I’m grateful for the chance to give back to an association that’s meant so much to me. Our division is navigating an important and pivotal time, and I look forward to working alongside our Board, officers, and colleagues across the country to keep Division II moving in the right direction.”

“I look forward to working alongside our Board, officers, and colleagues across the country to keep Division II moving in the right direction.”

Jenn Bell

Bell enters her ninth year as the Director of Athletics during the 2026-27 academic year. Under Bell’s leadership, the Converse Athletics department won the Male Joby Hawn Cup for the 2024-2025 academic year. During the 2023-2024 academic year, the Converse Athletic Department won the Dr. Alan Patterson Body, Mind & Soul Award. Last year alone, the Converse Athletic Department excelled both on and off the field. The Valkyries claimed five total conference championships, two NCAA Tournament Appearances, six All-Americans, 41 First Team All-Conference selections, 42 Second Team All-Conference selections, 48 Third Team All-Conference selections, two CSC Academic All-Americans, two Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award winners, three Conference Carolinas Scholar-Athlete of the Year winners and 84 Academic All-Conference selections.