Marjorie Herrera Lewis

Step inside the locker room, onto the sidelines, and into the press box with Dr. Marjorie Herrera Lewis—the first female journalist to cover the Dallas Cowboys beat. In this engaging and insightful talk, she shares firsthand stories from the front lines of professional football during a transformative era in sports media.

“In the Huddle” goes beyond game-day coverage to explore what it took to break barriers in a male-dominated industry, earn trust inside one of the NFL’s most high-profile organizations, and tell compelling stories under pressure. Through vivid storytelling, Lewis offers a behind-the-scenes look at player relationships, media access, and the evolving role of journalists in shaping sports narratives.

Audiences will gain perspective on leadership, resilience, and the power of storytelling—lessons that extend far beyond the field.