Fiona Cooper

Fiona Cooper is a skilled rugby player and knowledgeable professional in sport for development, currently playing for Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club since July 2023 while serving as a Senior Knowledge Manager at Laureus since April 2022. With experience as a rugby player for Wasps and in various consultancy roles, Fiona contributed significantly to the Grassroots to Global initiative at ChildFund Australia, aiming to address barriers for women in rugby. Notable coaching roles include Head Coach for the Edinburgh Napier University women's rugby 1st XV, which achieved significant league success, and Assistant Coach at the University of St Andrews. Fiona's academic background includes a Master's in Development Practice from Emory University and a BA in International Relations from the University of St Andrews, supplemented by international experience in knowledge management and youth development initiatives.