My role focuses on forming WSFF’s policies and liaising with government and other influential stakeholders. This ranges from looking after the Commission for the Future of Women’s Sport, to helping decide WSFF’s policies and communicating them to the government. This involves responding to stakeholder consultations.
What has your career involved before WSFF?
Prior to WSFF I worked at the National Childbirth Trust in their Policy team. Before that I was a researcher in the health team at Neil Stuart Associates.
If you could change 1 thing to have a positive impact on women and girls' activity levels, what would it be?
I think the challenges are different for women and girls. For women, I would help them realise that there is enough time in the day to fit in exercise and sport, and for girls I would help them realise that it is cool to be sporty.
How does being active make you feel?
When I exercise regularly I feel more awake, happy and sleep better. I also concentrate better at work. I can’t live without it. I enjoy having space and time to myself. It helps me think. I keep active because of the way exercise makes me feel. I don’t feel right if I haven’t done any training in a couple of days.
Favourite sport or physical activity
Running – I’m training for a marathon at the moment. It’s really hard but I love it!
Most memorable sporting moment
I was so proud when I finished my first half marathon event. The feeling I got after working so hard still sticks with me in my training now.
Who do you admire and why?
I think Billie-Jean King is inspirational in the way that she has combined her sporting achievements with feminism. I also admire Paula Radcliffe’s endurance - very impressive.
