Motivate. Inspire. Empower.
Girl Power Is Our Passion
Sideline Pass was founded by Jennifer Hale in 2015 after noticing a void in the number of mentors and opportunities for young women.
About Jen
Award Winning Sports journalist
Jennifer Hale is an award-winning journalist who now works for Fox Sports covering the NFL and the NBA, as both a sideline reporter and an anchor. Through her work for the NFL on Fox and Fox Sports Southwest, Jen has covered the premiere players for both leagues during their largest events, such as at the Super Bowl and during the All Star Weekend. Jen is currently co-host of Skip and Shannon: Undisputed on FoxSports.
When she's not covering the sidelines, Jen uses her versatile talents to host events such as the Final Four's Oscar Robertson Trophy Presentation, mediate discussions like the Laureus Foundation's Legend-to-Legend Series, or emcee various charity events, including the Lighting of the French Quarter Balconies benefitting Children's Hospital. She also serves as a spokesperson for women's health at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.
Jen has won multiple Emmy, Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards for both her sports and news coverage.
She started her journalism career as a political and investigative reporter/anchor, after earning a master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. In 2009, the prestigious RIAS Commission chose her as a fellow to travel to Germany and study US-German relations, as well as the evolution of former East German cities since the fall of Communism. After completing the RIAS Fellowship, Jen went on to anchor a 4-hour morning show in New Orleans where she covered a wide variety of topics, from politics and sports, to the city's culinary and musical scene.
A native of New Orleans and a proud resident of New Orleans' historic French Quarter, Jen completed her undergraduate studies at LSU's Honors College, where she was also a captain of the LSU Cheerleading Squad, Homecoming Queen and Miss LSU.
Mentors & Commitee
Kim Tran
Wink Design & Events
Toni Martinez
Thibodaux Regional
Missie Lindsey
The National WWII Museum
Heather Harper
Harper’s Hope 41 Foundation
Kelly Uddo
T. Parker Host
Toni Becnel, Esq.
Becnel Law Firm
Lauren LeBlanc
Fleurty Girl
Colleen Snyder
HGTV Executive Producer
Alanah Odom Hebert
ACLU of Louisiana
Shay Randolph, NP
Oshsner Health System
Hien Nguyen
Wink Design & Events
Stephanie Burks
RYCARS Construction
Beth Eisen
Laureus
Kathleen Sullivan, MD
Ochsner Health System
Fammy Famularo
Clearview City Center
Katherine Terrell
ESPN
Terri Sisk
Tulane
Allison Shapirio
Krispy Krunchy Foods, LLC
Karla Lopez
LANDSHARK
Julie Vo, DDS
Southern Dental Care
Join Us
Become a Mentor or Volunteer
Our mentors are female athletes, coaches, professionals, artists and entrepreneurs who share their stories and life experiences with the young women of Sideline Pass during seminars and outreaches.
Be at the top of your game in your respective field
Be willing to share your success and failures with our group
Offer advice and insight into how our young women can follow in your footsteps
Sideline Pass provides opportunities throughout the year for individuals wanting to give time to help underserved girls and we often need volunteers to help with outreaches and events. We would love to have you!
Be willing to share your time
Submit to a background check for certain activities
Be 21 years of age or older
Sideline Pass understands that not everyone is able to attend and support all of our outreaches and events throughout the year. However there are many other ways you can show your support for Sideline Pass.
Donate to Sideline Pass by clicking here.
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