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Ari Chambers (born March 14, 1991), is a multi-media journalist, host, and advocate for women's sports and culture. She is a Forbes Under 30 honoree and the founder of Bleacher Report’s HighlightHER which launched in 2019. Now, Chambers is a women’s sports commentator across ESPN’s linear and digital platforms and sports culture talent for Andscape.

Early Life & Education

Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Chambers uses storytelling to amplify the voices of women and showcase their excellence, aiming to inspire girls and women worldwide to realize their limitless potential.

A graduate of both the University of Oxford (UK) and North Carolina State University (NC), Chambers studied New Communication Media and English. After graduating, she applied her talents in in-game entertainment across major sports leagues, including the NBA, NHL, and WNBA. It was during this time that she noticed the disparity in the visibility of women’s sports coverage. Recognizing the potential impact of her own platform, Chambers began conducting interviews and sharing them online, helping to address this gap in coverage.

Career

As founder of HighlightHER, one of the first media platforms dedicated to women’s sports, Chambers delivered a blend of news, highlights, user-generated content, and engaging interviews with renowned female athletes - all centered around elevating women's sports.

Today, Chambers is based in New York City and is a host and reporter for ESPN & Andscape, where she covers women’s sports. Notable recent stories include Olympic coverage for the Summer 2024 Olympics, in which she highlighted US women’s sports stars like Simone Biles and Sha'Carri Richardson.

Chambers continues to champion gender equality in sports media and is committed to closing the visibility gap. She coined the phrase "THE WNBA IS SO IMPORTANT," which became the centerpiece of Twitter Sports' WNBA 25th Anniversary campaign.

Chambers’ dedication to the sports industry has earned her numerous accolades, including: • 2024 NC State Alumni Association Outstanding Young Alumni (2024) • Forbes 30 Under 30 (Sports, 2021) • Sports Illustrated’s 100 Most Influential Women in Sports (2022) • Dawn Staley Excellence in Broadcasting Award (2022) • Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 (2023) • The CCNYC Creative Class (2022) • For(bes) the Culture’s 50 Champions (2021) • The Athletic’s 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Women’s Basketball (2021) • Footlocker’s Sole List (2021) • Yahoo’s Changemakers (2021)

In addition to these accolades, Chambers collaborated with Wilson Basketball in 2022, to release a special edition ball in homage to her upbringing and ideology.

Personal Life

Beyond her reporting, Chambers has been a passionate advocate for social justice, gender equality, and racial equity in sports. Her advocacy has sparked important conversations and driven meaningful change within the sports industry.

In a field where breaking boundaries and creating impact is essential, Ari Chambers stands out as a beacon of change - ensuring the world of sports and sports journalism is more inclusive and reflective of the diverse voices and stories that make sports such a powerful cultural force.