Santia Deck, born in Greenville, SC and now residing in Atlanta, GA, has charted an extraordinary path from collegiate track and field athlete to becoming the highest-paid female football player. With nearly 3 million social media followers, Santia is also a two-time bestselling author and an influential public speaker. In 2023, she was honored with the “Icon” Award by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute and is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University in June 2024. Dedicated to advocating for athlete mental health and empowering athletes, especially women, she recently launched “Winning Her Way,” a show amplifying the voices of female athletes and supporting the advancement of women’s sports.