Jen Mannix
Owner, Fearless Leader
I love women's sports. I played them for as long as my knees held up, and I've watched them as long as they've been available on TV (sadly not my entire lifetime...)
I love anything that contributes to the empowerment of girls and women. In creating FPA, I strive to create experiences and events that support these two loves.
More on my past/current work life is available on LinkedIn. I'd love to connect!
Who we are.
Kris (some call her Wax)
Co-Owner and (mostly) Silent Partner
Kris's day job for most of her working life was in the realm of social services, helping to save the world, one person at a time. She is now happily retired and always finding new ways to express herself through her art.
Celebrating 20 years together (13 married) in 2026, we have played and watched sports since we were kiddos. After living 30+ years in Juneau, Alaska, we now live in Tacoma with our rambunctious pup, Rio.
Mission-Vision-Values
Mission
Curate and facilitate meaningful experiences that celebrate community, foster connection, and promote inclusive participation.
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Design experiences that engage participants and reflect shared values.
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Support events that contribute to the empowerment of girls and women.
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Create inclusive spaces where people can connect, learn from diverse lived experiences, and build shared understanding.
Vision
Create a safe space for people of all different backgrounds and experiences to participate in events and experiences that empower girls and women and find the joy they have brought us for many years.
Values
We celebrate and appreciate diversity in all we do. We welcome participation by all gender identities and sexual orientations as well as the wonderfully diverse melting pot of cultures and ethnicities that make our country what it is. The fundamental requirement for belonging in our community and joining our experiences is choosing kindness.