Ryan Storr

Background

About Ryan Storr

I am a researcher and consultant in the area of diversity and inclusion. My research background is multi-disciplinary and explores how organizations engage with and enact diversity and inclusion, with a history in sport and movement contexts. My recent research has explored LGBTIQ+ inclusion within sport and physical activity, measuring the social impact of DEI programs at mega sporting events, and public safety on public transport for LGBTIQA+ communities. I was recently awarded a Vichealth Research Impact Award to explore and document LGBTIQ+ participation and engagement in sport and physical activity. I also recently founded and launched 'The Diversity Storr', a consutlancy focused on helping businesses and brands engage with diversity and inclusion. I completed my PhD in 2017 and it was awarded the most outstanding doctorate by the Graduate Management Association of Australia. Further, my advocacy and research led to me receiving the Rising Star award at the Alumni Awards at Victoria University for demonstrating significant early career and community service achievements. At Western Sydney University I was a lecturer and academic course advisor for the new Bachelor of Sport Development degree. My most recent research projects investigate how sports organisations engage with and enact LGBT+ inclusion and increase participation in cricket, football and tennis. A list of my academic publications can be found on my linktree (https://linktr.ee/drryanstorr). In 2016 I also co-founded Proud2Play, a charity which aims to increase LGBTI+ engagement in sport, exercise and active recreation. It is the registered peak body for Sport and Active Recreation for LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria. Through my research, I have developed a powerful framework and reference point to influence social change, in both policy and practice within Australia. My work has been featured across various media platforms over the years, appearing on both the National ABC and Channel 7 news stations speaking about homophobia and gender diversity in sport.