Leah Vann

Leah Vann is a sports writer with a diverse background in sports journalism, currently serving as a Sports Culture and Astros Writer for Chron.com since January 2024. Prior to this role, Vann was a Texas beat writer for LoneStarLive.com from August to November 2023 and covered LSU football and baseball as a beat writer for The Advocate from October 2021 to August 2023. Earlier experience includes serving as a Hawkeye Football Beat Writer for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids and as Sports Editor for Steamboat Pilot & Today. Vann began a career in sports reporting at Globe Gazette, where a focus was placed on covering 23 high schools and North Iowa Area Community College. Education includes a degree in Sports Media from Northwestern University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin.