Rhea Preston

Rhea Preston is a Lecturer in Football Development within the Sport and Health department at Solent University. Her research focuses on gender relations, workplace equity, and governance within sports organizations, particularly examining the experiences of women in leadership roles. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and equitable workplace practices.

Her 2022 publication analyzes exclusionary dynamics faced by women working at the Football Association, highlighting systemic barriers in sports governance. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, but her work emphasizes critical dialogues around institutional power structures. Collaborative research with Panajira Velija underscores themes of gender equity in UK sport leadership.