I'm a disability sports lead at MATTA, a creative agency for sport and lifestyle brands, as well as a marketing consultant, disability advocate and competitive adaptive athlete. My Fellowship focuses on inclusive fitness - exploring how to make gyms and personal training more welcoming and accessible for disabled people.

Four years ago, I sustained a spinal cord injury and became tetraplegic. As a former Ironman triathlete, returning to the gym was part of my recovery plan - but I was shocked by the lack of accessible equipment, inclusive design and trainer knowledge. That personal experience inspired this project.

I'll visit Australia, the USA and Canada to learn how inclusive gym environments are built - from trainer education and gym design to accessible communication for disabled people, both inside and outside the gym. I aim to use my findings to create practical, impactful resources that support a more inclusive fitness industry. By sharing insights on accessible gym design, creating resources for personal trainers and improving communication practices, this project will help remove barriers and make fitness more accessible to all.