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Chicago native Kyra Vidas ’18 moved away from home directly after graduation from Lake Forest College to chase her dream. She double majored in business and communication with a minor in classical studies. From being a ball kid and intern to Manager of Basketball Operations, she is entering her 11th WNBA season with the Phoenix Mercury and previously worked two seasons for the Atlanta Dream and four seasons for the Chicago Sky. In her role, she is responsible for the team’s day-to-day operations, from coordinating all travel and logistics to organizing the players’ equipment and apparel. She can’t imagine her life without sports; athletics has always been a part of her. Despite living thousands of miles from her hometown, she has never forgotten where she came from or the experiences she’s had and people who have helped her grow along the way.