Siona Fernandes

Olympian | PhD (Public Health) | MSc Psychology | MSc Sport & Exercise | Bachelor of Performing Arts

Bridging sport, exercise and cultural context to improve health and wellbeing for individuals and community-focused organisations.

Indian-born bharatnatyam dancer turned Olympic boxer makimng history representing at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

About Siona

Dr Siona Fernandes OLY, works at the intersection of sport, exercise and health.

Her interdisciplinary background spans:

• Olympian
• Bharatanatyam dancer (17 years)
• Public health researcher specialising in the Indian diaspora
• Movement practitioner

This combination brings together scientific evidence and lived experience to identify and address barriers to participation, supporting sustainable engagement in sport, exercise and physical activity.

Read Her Story (India • NZ • Australia)
Areas of Work
NRI Today spotlight women : Siona fernandes
Times of India
Siona Fernandes Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer speaks at the conference on health promotion sharing her research findings .
Guest Speaker NZ Race Relations
Siona Fernandes Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer
Siona Fernandes speaks at to school children sharing her journey as an Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer promoting Olympic values as an OLympic ambassador
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes running a workshop for children in sport.
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes spotlight by the journal of physical activity and health as a published author
International Feature: JPAH
Siona Fernandes, an academic researcher and advocate for sport, physical activity and health among Indian migrants presenting her research at an International conference.
Conference Presenter
Siona Fernandes chosen to speak at the youth Leadership day.
Youth Leadership Day (Speaker)
Olympian and Indian Bharatnatyam dancer Siona Fernandes guest speaker at the school sports awards.
Guest Speaker School Sports Awards
Dr Siona Fernandes nominated and Served on the judging panl for Australia’s active health and exercise industry awards.
RECENT UPDATE: Served on the judging panel for Australia’s active health and exercise industry awards.

Contact

connect@sionafernandes.com