Three Hampton Women’s Basketball Players Selected for AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 Internship

HAMPTON, Va. (July 18, 2025) — Three standout student-athletes from Hampton University’s women’s basketball team are gaining invaluable professional experience this summer as interns at the AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025 in Indianapolis.

Tyra Kennedy, Diamond Wiggins, and KiKi McElrath were selected to participate in a groundbreaking internship initiative created in partnership between the WNBA and Mielle Organics. This immersive opportunity allows them to work across various departments during the All-Star Weekend, which culminates with the marquee event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, July 19.

The WNBA and Mielle Organics have launched this first-of-its-kind social impact program targeting students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The initiative aims to bridge the gap for HBCU students—especially those passionate about sports—by providing hands-on experience in the professional sports industry.

As HBCU Event Interns, the selected students will be paired with department mentors, gaining behind-the-scenes access and shadowing professionals in key areas such as Player Development, Content/Marketing, Streaming, Events, and Marketing Partnerships. They will also engage in professional development workshops throughout the week.

The opportunity was brought to the players’ attention by Hampton Head Coach Tamisha Augustin, and after a competitive application and interview process, the three were selected as part of the program’s inaugural cohort. The trio departed for Indianapolis on July 15 and will spend five days working in their assigned departments.

• Tyra Kennedy (Tampa, Fla.) will intern with league operations. “I want to thank the WNBA and Mielle for this amazing opportunity,” she shared. “I’m excited to be part of something so impactful.”

• Diamond Wiggins (Norfolk, Va.), a journalism major, is focused on social media and content development. “This is a chance to apply what I’ve learned in the classroom and gain real-world experience in sports media.”

• KiKi McElrath (Columbus, Ohio), a business management major and proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will work in marketing. “I’m looking forward to learning how major events like this come together and to build relationships with industry professionals.”

About Mielle Organics
Founded in 2014 by CEO Monique Rodriguez, Mielle Organics is a global beauty brand rooted in natural ingredients and designed for Black women. Black-founded and woman-led, the company is known for its “roots-to-results” approach to beauty and wellness. Mielle products are sold in over 100,000 retail locations nationwide, including Ulta Beauty, Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart.

Players Mentioned

• #10 Tyra Kennedy, G, 5’7″, Sophomore

• #5 Diamond Wiggins, G, 5’10”, Sophomore