Rana Hussain

EXPERTISE

Rana Hussain is an Inclusion & Belonging leader making important inroads into Australian sporting culture and the community at large. One of a handful of women of colour working in sports administration, Rana is a pioneer and a passionate advocate for social inclusion, cultivating belonging and reducing discrimination through the vehicle of sports and media.

Rana’s desire to see more diversity in both media and sport sees her writing and broadcasting for various outlets including several years with the ABC. She is a skilled presenter, facilitator, MC and broadcaster.

Previously working for the Richmond Football Club and Cricket Australia in Inclusion & Diversity roles, Rana now works as Sport Director for Champions of Change and as a consultant. She is a Board Member of the Victorian Women’s Trust and was a member of the Collingwood FC anti-racism expert group. She also a curated and produced the DoMore project and continues to consult for the Ben Simmons Family Foundation.

Critical thinking skills, personal leadership, creative content and the ability to bridge social divides makes Rana a valuable addition to any room.

BIO

Rana Hussain is an Inclusion & Belonging leader making important inroads into Australian sporting culture and the community at large. One of a handful of women of colour working in sports administration, Rana is a pioneer and a passionate advocate for social inclusion, cultivating belonging and reducing discrimination through the vehicle of sports and media.

Rana’s desire to see more diversity in both media and sport sees her writing and broadcasting for various outlets including several years with the ABC. She is a skilled presenter, facilitator, MC and broadcaster.

Previously working for the Richmond Football Club and Cricket Australia in Inclusion & Diversity roles, Rana now works as Sport Director for Champions of Change and as a consultant. She is a Board Member of the Victorian Women’s Trust and was a member of the Collingwood FC anti-racism expert group. She also a curated and produced the DoMore project and continues to consult for the Ben Simmons Family Foundation.

Critical thinking skills, personal leadership, creative content and the ability to bridge social divides makes Rana a valuable addition to any room.

AFFILIATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS

Master's Degree in Social Work, Melbourne University