--- title: Resources | Skyler Espinoza (2) 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. 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[![](https://impact.paritynow.co/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(21).jpeg?width=600&name=download%20(21).jpeg) ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-quiet-revolution-how-an-olympic-bmx-rider-changed-the-mental-health-conversation) 5/5/25 4:19 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/skyler-espinoza/page/2#) ### [ The Quiet Revolution: How an Olympic BMX Rider Changed the Mental Health Conversation ](https://impact.paritynow.co/the-quiet-revolution-how-an-olympic-bmx-rider-changed-the-mental-health-conversation) Most middle school homework assignments aren’t life changing. But then again, some are. Nikita Ducarroz was just like any other girl in middle school: normal. She had friends, homework, played travel soccer and loved her mom. But suddenly, life ... 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