Anya Alvarez
Bio:
Anya Alvarez is a former professional golfer on the LPGA Tour, based in Washington D.C. She now writes on gender and politics in sports and is a Freelance Writer for ESPN. Also, she founded Major League Girls, a sports website dedicated to girls in sports. Twitter: @AnyaSarai
Shirzanan means "female heroes," and it's the name of a group that is elevating the stories of Muslim female athletes while providing a platform for advocacy within the sports world.