American University

Tess Weiss joined the American University Athletics staff as the Assistant Director of Athletics Development in January, 2025. Weiss came to AU after four years with DC United, first as a community relations coordinator and later as Manager of Community Impact and the DC United Foundation.

Weiss is a 2016 graduate of George Mason University with a bachelor's degree in sports management, and went on to earn her master's in the same field from St. John's University in 2018. During her time at DC United, Weiss has also served as an adjunct professor in the School of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism Management at George Mason.

While working toward her master's at St. John's, Weiss worked for the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corporation as Coordinator for the Garden of Dreams. She later spent time as an Account Executive for the Washington Mystics & Capital City Go-Go.