Erin Willson is an Olympian in Artistic Swimming and holds a PhD in Safe Sport from the University of Toronto. Her academic work is deeply informed by her lived experience as an athlete. Erin’s research has explored the prevalence and impact of maltreatment in Canadian sport, including emotional abuse, body shaming, and gender-based violence. She also examines the role of positive coaching strategies in preventing harm and fostering athlete well-being. As the former President of AthletesCAN, Erin has been a fierce advocate for athlete rights, leading national efforts to advance safety, inclusion, and athlete representation in sport governance. Her work bridges research and policy to ensure athletes are not only heard, but truly centred in the Canadian sport system.