Romina Calatayud, Founder & CEORomina started Girls United after graduating from King’s College London in 2016. She is a lifelong footballer who experienced first-hand the transformational effect of playing. Romina undertook internships at start…

Romina Calatayud
Founder & CEO

Josh Emerson
Global Marketing and Communications Manager

josh@girlsunitedfa.org

Abigail Ingram, London Club ManagerAbigail joined the Girls United FA team in September 2019 to manage the London Club. Having completed a degree in Sport Science with a coaching pathway at Brunel University in London alongside being a current UEFA …

Abigail Ingram
London Manager

abigail@girlsunitedfa.org

Andrea Ruiz
Mexico Club Manger

andrea@girlsunitedfa.org

Connor Hearty, London Programme LeadConnor joined Girls United FA in April 2021 to lead Girls United’s partnered programme with Nike, Love the Game, which is bringing football to girls in schools across London. He is a FA Level 2 qualified coach who has a great depth of experience introducing football to schools from his previous work at Fulham Foundation and delivering PE lessons.

Connor Hearty
London Programme Lead (Nike x Love The Game)

connor@girlsunitedfa.org

Robert Wright
London Programme Lead (Clubs & Fixtures)

robert@girlsunitedfa.org

Lee Webb
London Programme Lead (Play Like a Girl)

lee@girlsunitedfa.org

Carla Hills
London Programme Lead (Community Events)

carla@girlsunitedfa.org

Alexa Viera
Community Leader and Sports Coordinator

Anahí
Community Leader

Lucien Hodgson
London Marketing Officer

lucien@girlsunitedfa.org

 

MEXICO Coaches

Yenni Ake, Mexico Club Physiotherapist

 

Dare, Mexico Club Coach

Nahomi Hoyos, Mexico Club Coach

 

Yamili, Mexico Club Coach

Mariangela, Mexico Club Coach

 

Marty, Mexico Club Coach

Sayra, Mexico Club Coach


LONDON COACHES

Tre-Shaun Stedford, London Coach

tre@girlsunitedfa.org

Lorna Speed, London Coach

lorna@girlsunitedfa.org

Francisco Roque, London Coach

francisco@girlsunitedfa.org

 

Ambassadors

AC Milan midfielder and former Spanish National Team CaptainChampions League winner and the only woman with a football stadium named after her, Vero Boquete has been at the forefront of the women’s football revolution. She lead the petition for FIFA…

AC Milan midfielder and former Spanish National Team Captain

Champions League winner and the only woman with a football stadium named after her, Vero Boquete has been at the forefront of the women’s football revolution. She lead the petition for FIFA video games to include female players and the player revolt that transformed Spanish women’s football.

Manchester City W.F.C and Scottish National Team midfielderThe 2016 Scottish Player of the Year has made 71 international appearances, scoring 9 goals and played in the 2019 World Cup for her country. Her passion for gender equality has brought her …

Manchester City W.F.C and Scottish National Team midfielder

The 2016 Scottish Player of the Year has made 88 international appearances, scoring 14 goals and played in the 2019 World Cup for her country. Her passion for gender equality has brought her to Girls United to continue to make an impact in women’s football.

FC Juárez Femenil player and Mexico National Team Defender

Formerly of Club America where she won the Mexican league title in 2017/18, Rodriguez has also represented Mexico on two occasions. From Mexico City, Monica has played a big part in Girls United’s arrival in the capital and is the perfect role model for all of our players.

London City Lionesses forward and former England international

Carter has long been an advocate for the need for more opportunities to be made available to the next generation of players, particularly inner city girls and young women. Working with Common Goal, Carter sees Girls United as the perfect organisation to support and continuing to give back to the London community.