What do you currently do? 

In my day job, I work for a Public Affairs and Corporate Communications consultancy, having graduated from the University of Liverpool with a degree in Politics.

Outside of work, I’m a keen runner, I volunteer with The Scouts as part of their Public Affairs team, and I love watching football and travelling - sometimes both at the same time!

Tell us about your sporting background.

I’ve always been a 'sporty kid' - I tried everything and loved all of it. I played football growing up until, at 15, I broke my pelvis. Around the same time, my uncle was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. He was an incredible long-distance runner, with a 2:36 marathon PB, and I decided to fundraise in his honour. That led me to the Great South Run and then a ballot place in the London Marathon shortly after I turned 18.

I planned to run in London, stop running, and play handball at university. But during freshers week, my very first week of university and just days before the marathon, I went along to a university running session. I met people who would become some of my closest friends, and here I am.

Twelve marathons later, with a PB of 2:42:53, I’m still running. I even became Vice President of the Athletic Union at the University of Liverpool. Sport has given me lifelong friendships, purpose, determination, and real ambition.

What is your area of interest when it comes to accessing sport?

For me, my interest is making sure that sport feels welcoming and showing that we can all be involved in sport. Sport should be about being part of a community and feeling good about taking part. I’m especially passionate about encouraging young people to try sport without the pressure of being amazing at it, just having the confidence to give something a go.

Sport is powerful; it gives you incredible life skills. That’s why we should be opening the door to everyone, not just the future Olympians (though competition is still important).

Why did you want to become a member of the Youth Board?

I joined the Youth Sport Trust’s Youth Board to help give young people the same opportunities and life-changing skills that sport has given me. I’ve thrived through the skills I have found through sport, and I want every young person to have the chance to experience that for themselves.

If you could change one thing about sport or physical activity for young people, what would that be?

If I could change one thing about sport for young people, it would be making sure every young person has the opportunity to be part of a team, a community, and a society that values resilience, confidence, and belonging. I don’t think we should force anyone into sport, but we should give young people the platform to see the benefits for themselves - the friendships, the life skills, the sense of purpose.

Tell us a fun or interesting fact about yourself.

As I mentioned earlier, I absolutely love travelling and exploring new places! In my spare time, I love exploring new places (both in the UK and abroad) and experiencing different cultures. I’m nearly at 30 countries with a lot of appetite for more!