“Sport can play multiple roles in your life, even when you no longer play.” - Ann Pegoraro

“I think sports have to talk about how climate change is impacting their communities and take steps to make their space as sustainable as possible, while encouraging their participants, fans, partners, and everybody else to do the same.” - Madeleine Orr

“My pathway and journey in sport was not seen as traditional. I never saw people who looked like me in the field. My message is to educate and mentor the next generation of sports professionals to not only excel in their careers but also embrace the social responsibility that comes with their roles.” - Khatija Bahdur

“My hope is to change the narrative by showing that women belong—not just on the pitch, but in every part of this industry. I want to inspire women to claim their space unapologetically and create an environment where the next generation of girls doesn’t have to fight as hard to feel like they belong.” - Jess Reus

“Through my research, I want to develop new insights into both the challenges and solutions for making sport a more inclusive space. By working with practitioners and activists, I want to find effective ways to implement research findings and recommendations to real world sporting contexts.” - Lucy Piggott

“Dr Anita White CBE crystallised my thinking about the importance of scholarship informing activism. With her, I co-founded the Anita White Foundation, and with our friends from Females Achieving Brilliance - Lucy Faulkner and Pauline Harrison - we established the Women’s Sport Leadership Academy and the Women in Sport High performance pathway to empower women leaders globally and help make the systemic changes needed for gender equality.” - Elizabeth Pike

“Sally Dennis (former Chair) and Kathleen McGinn (Current Chair) of Rugby Canada have played a pivotal role in my rugby journey. Both are very strong women who have inspired and mentored me to be an effective Board member and leader within the organisation.” - Dr Lauren Wolman

“To those who may sometimes feel like an imposter as a leader in sport, my advice is: when you feel like an imposter, pause and remember that you are working in a system and institution that too often tells female leaders they do not belong in sport leadership. It is not you. You do belong and imposter syndrome is a waste of your energy, your brilliance, and time.” - Parissa Safai

“I aim to support the active inclusion of gender-diverse athletes and champion gender diversity in sport for development, a goal that strongly aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for gender equality. I believe that embracing gender diversity is integral to achieving true gender equity.” - Julia Ferreira Gomes

"My journey has been shaped by diverse individuals across ages, backgrounds, classes, and races. Diversity is a privilege for those making a positive impact in the world." - Sasha Sutherland

“Do not underestimate the power of a network. Find creative ways to insert yourself into sport industry discussions. If you can, attend conferences and networking events in your local community. Through these channels, you might just find your people. Keep them close, and use these spiderwebs of sisterhood to bolster the presence of women in the sport industry.” - Lyndsay Hayhurst

“As women with an innate interest in sport and exercise, we need to remember the girls who did not have access to sports, were picked last in gym class, and grew up to be women who did not identify as being athletic.” - Dr Jaclyn Hadfield

“We know that menstruation is a barrier for many girls in sport, especially with cultural and religious restrictions. The lack of attention and education on this topic is a perfect example of how girls' (and women's) experiences are marginalised in the sports world. I hope to change the narrative by making menstrual health talk part of our duty of care for young athletes, rather than a taboo. Menstrual health literacy should be standard for all coaches and sport leaders. If we can make this change, we can create better sports environments and experiences for future generations of girls in sport.” - Dr Sarah Zipp

“Have fun and enjoy the ride; there is no straight path along your journey” - Clare Hanlon

“Be ungovernable in the face of unfair stereotypes or biases wielded to exclude you from a space you wish to be in.” - Lombe Mwambwa