My journey in cricket began aged ten when I joined my local cricket club alongside my younger brother, where I relished the challenge of playing a new male-dominated sport.
I grew up playing representative cricket for Buckinghamshire and it was here that I was offered my first girls coaching opportunities. At university, I deepened my involvement in the game by qualifying as an ECB Level 2 Coach and leading the university’s women’s cricket club as President.
I also spent time coaching in the Caribbean, an experience that cemented my ambition to work in cricket for development and to use the sport as a tool for social impact.
I joined the MCC Foundation nearly five years ago, straight after completing a MSc in International Development. In my current role as Programme Manager & Safeguarding Lead at the MCCF, I manage the national Coaching Scholarship Programme which is a programme I designed informed by own experiences as a young female coach navigating a male-dominated pathway.
The programme equips 16- to 18-year-old female coaches with accredited training, professional development opportunities, hands-on coaching experience, structured mentoring and a powerful peer network. Watching these young women grow in confidence, capability and leadership is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role.
In addition to this, I manage the delivery of major MCCF events at Lord’s (such as our National Hub Competition finals day) and oversee all safeguarding strategy and implementation across our UK delivery.
Beyond my work at the MCCF, I am play and volunteer at Bletchley Town Cricket Club and enjoy contributing as the Head of W&Gs Cricket, driving female participation and inclusivity at the club.
Whether you want to play, coach, volunteer or work in cricket, the game offers a powerful platform for women and girls to grow, lead and belong.