Grace Chirumanzu is one of only four female sports reporters and journalists in the country. Through her blog and newspaper outlets, she continues to push for an increase in the quantity and quality of sports coverage for women and girls. “Women deserve to have their voices heard. I want to be the voice for the voiceless. I want to become the first female sports editor in Zimbabwe.”
She will be mentored by Tina Thornton, Senior Coordinating Producer, ESPN.
Grace wants to become the first female sports editor in Zimbabwe. With a media production and editorial background, Senior Coordinating Producer of ESPN Tina Thornton, will draw upon her extensive experience as her American mentor. Tina has extensive experience in production, but also in sales and revenue generation.