Currently Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications, Office of Olympic and Paralympic Games, Stephanie has over 25 years of experience as a major events presenter, sport producer, commentator and MC. She also has wide experience beyond the sporting domain, regularly facilitating conferences and moderating panels in the fields of education, technology advancement and corporate product rollouts. Stephanie is immediate past Chair of DFAT’s Sports Diplomacy Advisory Council and Deputy Chair of the Football NSW board, and is currently a director on the Venues NSW, Volleyball NSW and Stadium Australia Club Boards. She is Deputy Chair of the Carbine Club of NSW and sits on the organising committee of the Primary Club of Australia and the Pacific Sports Diplomacy Network as well as the UNSW Sport Advisory Council. Previously trained in Health Sciences, she owned a complementary medicine clinic for 8 years before beginning her media career at SBS followed by stints with Channel 9, Fox Sports and ABC TV. Stephanie is a contributor for ESPN, World Feed Host for Tennis Australia as well as a football commentator and producer for FIFA TV. An Adjunct Fellow of the Griffith University Business School, she is also a Membership Ambassador for the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground, an Ambassador and student mentor for both the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and The Chappell Foundation.

Kia ora! As an Active Recreation Consultant with Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa, I am dedicated to supporting the health, wellbeing, and development of young people through quality active recreation opportunities. My role involves advocating for participant-centred approaches, developing resources, and working alongside national and regional recreation partners. I hold a Master’s degree in Health Psychology. Outside of work, I enjoy running the trails around Wellington and playing social football.

Michelle Harris is employed by Sport and Recreation Victoria as the regional workforce and participation program manager. Michelle has worked across the Victorian Sport Sector for over 25 years.