Jessica Mendoza: The Interview on Role Models

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How's this for a resume?

BA in American Studies from Stanford. Career batting average of .416. Olympic gold medalist. Olympic silver medalist. President of the Women's Sports Foundation.

That resume belongs to Jessica Mendoza, USA Softball star, activist, and all-around role model.

On this episode of Role Models, Jessica talks about winning gold, being the ultimate student-athlete at Stanford, visiting the troops in Afghanistan and fighting to get softball reinstated in the Olympics.

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Who Do You Want to Hear Next?

Jessica's three nominees for a future episode of Role Models are: Aimee Mullins - Georgetown track star and Paralympian; Angela Ruggiero - Harvard graduate and three-time Olympic hockey medalist; and Julie Foudy - former US National Soccer Team captain and Stanford graduate.



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