Gold Medal-Winning Olympic Gymnast
Laurie Hernandez: Biography at a Glance
- Laurie Hernandez won Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games as a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, “The Final Five.”
- She went on to win Dancing with the Stars Season 23 and was honored by Mattel with a Laurie Hernandez “Shero” Barbie, celebrating her Latina heritage.
- She served as the gymnastics analyst for NBC at both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, earning widespread praise for her engaging and insightful commentary.
- As the first U.S.-born Latina to make the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team since 1984, Laurie has become a role model for young people of diverse backgrounds.
- She is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, I Got This: To Gold and Beyond and She’s Got This, which share her story and inspire readers to pursue their dreams.
- She serves as the KPMG Literacy Champion and as a UNICEF USA Ambassador, promoting literacy, equity, and opportunity for children nationwide.
- She is a passionate advocate for mental health and children’s rights, sharing her personal experiences to inspire awareness, compassion, and self-care.
Biography
Since bringing home Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Laurie Hernandez has gone on to win the coveted Mirrorball trophy on Dancing with the Stars Season 23 and published her first New York Times bestselling book titled I Got This: To Gold and Beyond. In 2018, she released a children’s illustrated book and her second New York Times bestseller, She’s Got This, while Mattel created a Laurie Hernandez “Shero” Barbie to honor her and her Latina heritage.
Since 2018, she has served as the KPMG Literacy Champion to promote readership as a path to leadership by encouraging youth through literacy-building efforts and to help advance equity and access to opportunity for all children across the nation.
Laurie is a second-generation American, as her grandparents are from Puerto Rico, making her the first U.S.-born Latina to make the U.S. Olympic team since 1984. She was the gymnastics analyst for NBC for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her live commentary at the 2024 Paris Olympics garnered her rapturous praise from the entertainment community and viewers.
Laurie is a junior studying drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, as acting and screenwriting are her future career ambitions. Throughout the year, she travels nationwide speaking to the next generation on college campuses about following one’s passion in life and is a fierce advocate for prioritizing mental health by learning to expand understanding and finding ways to support ourselves, family, and friends. Laurie has become an outspoken champion for children’s rights and was named a UNICEF USA Ambassador in 2023.
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- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
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Will Laurie Hernandez speak at private events?
Yes, Laurie Hernandez speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
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- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
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How far in advance should I book Laurie Hernandez?
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Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
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