--- title: Resources | Skyler Espinoza description: Skyler was a DI rower and coach at Columbia and Stanford Universities, and now is a Team USA athlete as a guide for a visually impaired cyclist. She is a world championships medallist, and a 2x Parapan American champion. You can read her blog about women in sports at empowerwomensports.wordpress.com, and follow her on Instagram @skyler.espinozaa. image: https://impact.paritynow.co/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-07%20at%2012.28.40%20PM.png --- ![Screen Shot 2023-03-10 at 8.55.53 AM](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-03-10%20at%208.55.53%20AM.png?width=300&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-03-10%20at%208.55.53%20AM.png) # Skyler Espinoza [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG-20250530-WA0005.jpg?width=600&name=IMG-20250530-WA0005.jpg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-4-the-second-trimester) 4/8/26 11:37 AM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ An Athlete’s Pregnancy, Part 4: The Second Trimester ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-4-the-second-trimester) A Paralympian reflects on the realities of the second trimester, exploring body changes, identity shifts, and the complex balance between gratitude, sacrifice, and self. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_28561235.webp?width=600&name=USATSI_28561235.webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-ultimate-guide-to-picking-your-nwsl-team-in-2026) 3/25/26 4:21 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ The Ultimate Guide to Picking Your NWSL Team in 2026 ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-ultimate-guide-to-picking-your-nwsl-team-in-2026) From Angel City to Gotham FC, find your perfect NWSL team with this beginner-friendly guide, and see why women’s soccer is booming across the U.S. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_28449504%20(1).webp?width=600&name=USATSI_28449504%20(1).webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/top-5-moments-from-the-2026-winter-paralympics-athletes-records-breakthrough-stories) 3/25/26 12:26 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Top 5 Moments from the 2026 Winter Paralympics: Athletes, Records & Breakthrough Stories ](https://impact.paritynow.co/top-5-moments-from-the-2026-winter-paralympics-athletes-records-breakthrough-stories) From Oksana Masters’ historic medal count to rising stars like Kate Delson, relive the top moments from the 2026 Winter Paralympics, and why growing viewership proves para sport is a powerful opportunity for brands. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_17995740%20(1).webp?width=600&name=USATSI_17995740%20(1).webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-biggest-nil-deals-in-womens-march-madness-and-the-next-college-stars-brands-should-bet-on) 3/11/26 2:41 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ The Biggest NIL Deals in Women’s March Madness and the Next College Stars Brands Should Bet On ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-biggest-nil-deals-in-womens-march-madness-and-the-next-college-stars-brands-should-bet-on) From LSU’s Flau’jae Johnson to USC’s Juju Watkins, explore the most valuable NIL deals in women’s March Madness and rising athletes brands should know. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/20250216_114318.jpeg?width=600&name=20250216_114318.jpeg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-3-the-first-trimester) 3/2/26 5:20 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ An Athlete’s Pregnancy, Part 3: The First Trimester ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-3-the-first-trimester) A Paralympian shares her experience navigating the first trimester, from quiet anxiety and information overload to finding grounding strategies in early pregnancy. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_28254184.webp?width=600&name=USATSI_28254184.webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/top-5-moments-from-the-milano-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-and-how-women-led-the-games) 2/24/26 8:14 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Top 5 Moments from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics — And How Women Led the Games ](https://impact.paritynow.co/top-5-moments-from-the-milano-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-and-how-women-led-the-games) Discover the defining moments of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and why women athletes continue to drive viewership, culture, and momentum. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_27057099.webp?width=600&name=USATSI_27057099.webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/why-black-history-in-womens-sports-matters-in-february-and-every-day) 2/24/26 5:18 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Why Black History in Women's Sports Matters — In February and Every Day ](https://impact.paritynow.co/why-black-history-in-womens-sports-matters-in-february-and-every-day) Why Black history in sports matters beyond February. Explore the legacy of Black athletes and the ongoing fight for equity in sports leadership. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_27438529.webp?width=600&name=USATSI_27438529.webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/winter-paralympics-2026-team-usa-paralympians-to-watch-in-milano-cortina) 2/24/26 4:56 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Winter Paralympics 2026: Team USA Paralympians to Watch in Milano Cortina ](https://impact.paritynow.co/winter-paralympics-2026-team-usa-paralympians-to-watch-in-milano-cortina) Discover Team USA Winter Paralympians competing in Milano Cortina 2026, plus actionable insights for brands looking to partner with Paralympic athletes. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/622942340_17961664923032364_4673863706892610154_n.jpg?width=600&name=622942340_17961664923032364_4673863706892610154_n.jpg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-2-trying-to-conceive) 2/19/26 5:11 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ An Athlete’s Pregnancy, Part 2: Trying to Conceive ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-2-trying-to-conceive) An elite athlete reflects on the emotional and practical realities of trying to conceive, exploring control, preparation, and the limits of effort in fertility and sport. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/469543750_18335100748194430_540963314652916654_n.jpg?width=600&name=469543750_18335100748194430_540963314652916654_n.jpg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-1-deciding-to-get-pregnant) 2/5/26 3:54 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ An Athlete’s Pregnancy, Part 1: Deciding to Get Pregnant ](https://impact.paritynow.co/an-athletes-pregnancy-part-1-deciding-to-get-pregnant) A Paralympian reflects on the deeply personal decision to get pregnant, exploring career timing, identity shifts, and what comes after life in sport. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/USATSI_22332319.jpg?width=600&name=USATSI_22332319.jpg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/women-olympians-to-watch-at-the-2026-winter-olympics) 2/2/26 2:52 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Women Olympians to Watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics ](https://impact.paritynow.co/women-olympians-to-watch-at-the-2026-winter-olympics) Meet the women Olympians to watch at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina — from rising stars to the most decorated female Olympians. [![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/250413%20recap.webp?width=600&name=250413%20recap.webp) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/popular-female-volleyball-players-to-watch-in-2026-across-mlv-and-lovb) 1/6/26 3:08 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza#) ### [ Popular Female Volleyball Players to Watch in 2026 Across MLV and LOVB ](https://impact.paritynow.co/popular-female-volleyball-players-to-watch-in-2026-across-mlv-and-lovb) Explore the biggest trends in women’s sports for 2026 as pro volleyball takes off. Meet the MLV and LOVB stars shaping the season. 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