Ross is an award winning program writer, bringing a wealth of experience in leading and supporting mental health and inclusion across a range of settings, from grassroots communities to global organisations. 

He is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments and is committed to making mental health, suicide and inclusion education accessible and relevant. 

Ross brings his own lived experience of suicide ideation and mental illness shaping an empathetic and authentic approach to the work he does. He is also neurodivergent, and this personal experience shapes his passion for neurodiversity inclusion and his ability to connect with a wide range of individuals. 

Ross has volunteered as a Crisis Textline supporter with SHOUT, sits on the associate board of the suicide prevention charity R;pple, co-founder of #TEAM33 and leads his club with the rugby mental health charity LooseHeadz. 

His "why" is the belief that everyone deserves support, by nurturing an inclusive culture this enables understanding and allows all to achieve their true potential, to thrive