About Joey Gamper Cuthbert

Short Bio (for TV/radio intros – ~50 words)

Joanna Gamper Cuthbert is the bestselling author of Squad Safe: A Practical Guide to Athlete Welfare and Culture Change in Cheerleading. An international speaker and Chair of the national governing body for the sport of cheerleading in England, she helps coaches, parents, and organisations create safer, healthier cultures in sport.

Full Bio (for press packs – ~250 words)

Joanna Gamper Cuthbert is a bestselling author, speaker, and consultant leading a global conversation on athlete welfare and culture change in sport. Her ground-breaking book Squad Safe: A Practical Guide to Athlete Welfare and Culture Change in Cheerleading has become an essential resource for coaches, gym owners, and safeguarding professionals who want to put athlete wellbeing at the heart of performance.

With more than 15 years of experience across dance, sport, and disability sectors, Joanna combines hands-on expertise with strategic leadership. She currently serves as Chair of the national governing body for competitive cheerleading in England, where she has championed safeguarding reforms and coach development.

Through her consultancy and speaking work, Joanna empowers organisations to move beyond compliance and build cultures rooted in trust, care, and sustainable success. She has advised national federations, delivered training for youth-focused charities, and spoken on athlete welfare at international conferences.

Her mission is simple but urgent: to equip coaches, parents, and leaders with the tools to protect athletes—while transforming sport into a space where every young person can thrive.