Jennifer Mercedes, “La Chica Deportes,“ is the daughter of Dominican parents Hector Mercedes and Dr. Dellanira Rosario-Leger.
From a young age Mercedes loved all things media, arts, entertainment, and sports. Since her days at Rutgers University she’s been behind and in front of the camera.
Mercedes was most recently a host and producer at La Vida Baseball ¡Live! She is also the executive producer, creator, and host of “La Chica Deportes,” which aired nationwide via Dominican View and on LaChicaDeportes.com & SuperCanal Caribe in the Dominican Republic.
Mercedes also serves as the co-host for the “Locker Room Talk” podcast, as well as “Dejame Decirte.” When she’s not in front of the camera interviewing athletes, Mercedes enjoys taking part in panel discussions, whether it be as a panelist or a moderator. Mercedes has moderated panels for MLB and the WWE.
Mercedes served as a contributing reporter to El Mundo De Las Grandes Ligas on ESPN Deportes Radio in New York City. Outside the sports world, she is passionate about charitable organizations in the Dominican Republic and United States and volunteers her time to Fundacion HHS, Educacion Calzada, and the Boomstick23 Foundation, all of which focus on bettering the lives of children in need.
Words of Wisdom: “Stay true to the passion that led you to where you are, and let your authenticity shine through every word and action.”
