Jean McCormick was the first female studio producer at ESPN. She joined the network in January, 1990. During her six and a half years, she helped create and launch two long-running programs: Sunday SportsDay with Robin Roberts and Outside the Lines, a documentary series, with Bob Ley. She also produced a number of SportsCenters. She earned seven Emmy Awards and two Cable Ace Awards during her time there. She later wrote a book, "Talk Sports like a Pro: 99 Secrets to Becoming a Sports Goddess." Over the years, she has held positions in several venture-backed sports startups. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and Harvard Business School.