Our Team

  • Jaymee Messler

    Co-CEO & Co-Founder

    Pioneer of athlete-led media and next-generation sports storytelling - Co-Founder of The Players’ Tribune, Executive Producer of Netflix’s Untold, and former CMO of Excel Sports Management.

  • Laura Gentile

    Co-CEO & Co-Founder

    Trailblazing executive in sports media, Former Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at ESPN, Founder of espnW, and pioneer in elevating women’s voices in sports and business.

  • Michelle Akers

    Founding Athlete Partner, Legacy &. Impact

    Global icon and trailblazer of women’s soccer; FIFA Co-Player of the Century, Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Cup Champion, and founding member of the U.S. Women’s National Team.

  • Cheryl Miller

    Founding Athlete Partner, Legacy & Impact

    Basketball legend and cultural pioneer; Olympic gold medalist, Hall of Famer, and one of the most influential figures in women’s sports.

  • Noreen Morioka

    Chief Creative Officer, Founding Team

    Award-winning Creative Director shaping iconic brands in entertainment and sports; former Global Brand Director at Netflix, Chief Creative Officer at Tatcha, and Head of Design at Wieden+Kennedy for Nike and other global brands.

  • Erin Foley

    Executive Producer, Founding Team

    Erin Foley is a veteran comedy writer, nationally touring stand-up comedian, and passionate champion of women’s sports. She is a writer on Netflix hits That ’90s Show and One Day at a Time, host of the acclaimed Herlights podcast, and lead writer of Origin Story, our flagship audio documentary series celebrating the pioneers of women’s sports.

  • Public Address

    Strategic Partner

    Public Address gives Storied Sports the firepower of a world-class brand agency. From launching to scaling to shaking up the status quo, Public Address brings creative rigor and agility. Together, we’re building bold, culture-shifting work that stands out and drives value.

  • Jane McManus

    Executive Producer, Founding Team

    Jane McManus is an award-winning journalist, storyteller, and advocate amplifying women’s voices in sports and culture. A former ESPN columnist and director at Marist’s Center for Sports Communication, she brings depth and insight to every story she tells. Jane is producing Origin Story, Season 1 for Storied Sports.