California football general manager Ron Rivera will be part of a panel discussion to discuss the dynamic landscape of college athletics at a special in-person event put on by the Women's Coaching Alliance on Aug. 6.

Rivera, the Cal alumnus who was hired for his new role in March after a successful playing and coaching career, will be joined by new Stanford general manager Andrew Luck in San Mateo at 5 p.m.

"I am thrilled to take part in this unique event with Andrew Luck and Mina Kimes to support the Women's Coaching Alliance," Rivera said. "From youth leagues to the pros, the Women's Coaching Alliance's mission of identifying and supporting women in coaching is a noble one, and I'm honored to be included in what should be a lively and entertaining conversation."

Tickets to the event can be purchased here. All proceeds will support the Women's Coaching Alliance, a Bay Area non-profit organization dedicated to developing female leaders through youth sports coaching.

"This isn't just a football conversation—it's a leadership conversation," Women's Coaching Alliance founder Pam Baker said. "Both Andrew and Ron understand the importance of inclusive, forward-thinking leadership, and we're thrilled to host this important dialogue with two champions of equity and innovation in sports."

The event, which will be moderated by award-winning ESPN reporter Mina Kimes, will explore how changes brought on by the NCAA House Settlement, NIL (Name, Image and Likeness), the transfer portal and conference realignment are reshaping the business and culture of college sports programs for both men and women.

Rivera was an All-American linebacker at Cal before moving on to play nine years for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. He then enjoyed a successful coaching career, including stints as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders. During his time with the Panthers, he was twice named the NFL Coach of the Year and led the team to the Super Bowl in 2015. He spent 13 years as an NFL head coach.