Scholar - Women Also Know History

Participant Info

Affiliation: Published Author and Illustrator: She Did That!? Amazing Female Athletes from A to Z - USA Team Handball National Team Athlete

Keywords: Women's Sports History, Sports History, Women's History, Sport, Sport in Society, Cultural Studies

About Me: Viva Kreis is studying Mass Communication and Media Studies at the Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and competes as a member of the US Team Handball Team. After graduating as valedictorian of her high school class, Viva moved to France to pursue her Olympic aspirations while playing with a professional handball club. Viva is a published author and illustrator of her children’s book, She Did That!?: Amazing Female Athletes from A to Z. She is the 2022 Heisman Trophy National High School Scholar-Athlete award winner and a Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award Honoree, recognizing her commitment to academics, athletics, and community service. She co-hosts the #1 women’s handball podcast globally, “Red, White, and Glue: The US Women’s Handball Podcast”. Viva’s passion for women’s sports led her to visit all 12 WNBA teams and their arenas, where she interviewed over 50 players, coaches, and executives for a National History Day project on women breaking barriers in the sport of basketball, which has continued to lead to future speaking appearances with both the WNBA and Jr. NBA to share her experiences and expertise.

Media Coverage: https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/03/01/arizona-state-student-viva-kreis-handball-summer-olympics-2028/

Expertise by Chronology: Ancient, 19th century, Modern, 20th century, 21st century