Mona’s life and career reflect her perpetual desire to make the world a better place. She is driven by a passion to educate and inspire people to live happy, healthy lives. Mona is actively engaged in community life and a leading advocate on local matters. She is the proud President of the Active & Healthy Alliance, and loves connecting a network of more than 700 providers of health and wellbeing services across the city.

Sam is a passionate advocate for ensuring that all Gold Coasters have the opportunity to lead their most active and healthiest lives. Sam is committed to working with the sport, fitness and well being industry to ensure that all members in our community can access affordable and regular physical activity to enhance their physical, social and mental well being.

Being a Senior Advisor with Sport and Recreation, Qld Government, Chris knows that Queenslanders love their sport. He also knows we have a wonderful environment here on the Gold Coast to get out and get active, no excuses!

Working in the role of Advanced Health Promotion Officer for Gold Coast Health, Helen loves working to create environments that will promote the best health and wellbeing outcomes for Gold Coast residents.

Kathryn is an experienced Dietitian, providing home visiting dietetic services and specialising in Health & Wellbeing for Older Adults. She is a Facilitator for Healthy Eating Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL), and runs regular programs at KDV Sport.

Tristan is passionate about fitness and healthy lifestyles, and is grateful that his involvement with the Active and Healthy Alliance provides him with great opportunities to give back to the local Gold Coast community.

At Gold Coast Recreation & Sport Inc, our mission is to enhance the quality of life of people with disability by facilitating opportunities for participation and achievement in recreation & sport. As Project Manager Akaisha is responsible for Managing Projects and Events that support the organisations mission.

Alissa started her Physiotherapy and Pilates clinic to assist people to get the best outcomes from their treatment by getting to the root cause of the issue. She has worked over the last 5 years to set up the services that are needed to get a smooth transition from the beginning to end of rehabilitation as well as ensuring clients are able to keep active into their twilight years.