Game Mothibi
- Position: Regional Representative: Africa
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana and Tokyo, Japan
Game Mothibi led Botswana’s successful bid for the IWG Secretariat 2014-2018 and served as its General Secretary from 2014-2018. She is passionate about empowering women and girls in sport, advocating for increased leadership opportunities, and ensuring gender equity in sports administration.
She has held leadership roles in several sport organisations in Africa and has been instrumental in shaping policy development for women’s sport. She continues to work with international bodies to drive progress in gender equality in sport.
Dr. Rosaura Méndez Gamboa
- Position: Regional Representative: Americas
- Location: Costa Rica
Dr. Rosaura Méndez Gamboa is a professor and researcher in sports science, focusing on physical activity, gender equity, and inclusive participation in sport. She has worked extensively in sport development across Latin America and has been instrumental in promoting equal opportunities for women in sport.
She serves on numerous advisory panels advocating for women’s leadership and gender equity in sport governance and policy.
Dr. Etsuko Ogasawara Ph.D
- Position: Representative: Asia
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
Dr. Etsuko Ogasawara is the founder and Executive Director of the Japanese Association for Women in Sport and has played a significant role in advancing gender equity in sports policies in Japan. She is a professor at Waseda University and has served as an advisor to multiple Olympic Committees on gender inclusion in sport.
Tarja Krum
- Position: Regional Representative: Europe
- Location: Finland
Tarja Krum is the Sustainability Manager at Finlands Svenska Idrott. She has been deeply involved in sport policy, sustainability, and gender equity projects in Europe. Tarja works closely with international sport organisations to ensure women and girls have greater access to leadership roles in sport.
Carolyn Ngiraidis
- Position: Regional Representative: Oceania
- Location: Republic of Palau
Carolyn D. Ngiraidis has served as a leader in equity-driven sport policies in Oceania, advocating for greater participation and leadership for women in sport.
Lilamani De Soysa
- Position: Co-Opted Member
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Lilamani de Soysa’s work in the Women in Sport movement began after attending the IWG World Conference in Montreal in 2002. Since then, she has been a leading advocate for gender equality and has worked with numerous organisations promoting women in sport leadership.
Fiona Allan, ONZM
- Position: Co-Opted Member
- Location: Auckland, New Zealand
A strategic leader with more than 18 years’ experience in central and local government, and sport, Fiona Allan has served as Chief Executive of Paralympics New Zealand and held governance positions with multiple international sport federations.
Louisette-Renée Thobi
- Position: Co-Opted Member
- Location: Cameroon, Central Africa
Louisette-Renée Thobi is a staff executive of international institutions of sport and physical education. She was a top athlete and represented Cameroon in the 100m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
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