Lauren Sisler is a two-time national award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics. In addition, she serves as a sports reporter and host at AL.com where she covers a multitude of teams and sports in the state of Alabama.

Her journey was not always full of victories and celebrations. In 2003, as a freshman at Rutgers University, tragedy struck Lauren’s world. Through her grief and despair, Lauren found the courage to continue moving forward and find success.

Sisler, a native of Roanoke, Va., was the captain of her gymnastics team at Rutgers University and graduated in 2006 with a communication degree. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Addiction Prevention Coalition.