Nominated as the finalist for the India Australia Business and Community Alliance (IABCA) 2023 Young Professional of the Year Award, Sunaina is a sport management professional and currently works in increasing opportunities for women and girls and other underrepresented groups in the community.

Sunaina moved from India to Australia in 2015 to pursue her passion in Sport and has graduated with a distinction in Master of Business in Sport Management from the Deakin University. Prior to that she has completed her Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Sociology in India. Her background in Sociology and passion for sport allows her to delve deeper into the intersection of the social in sport and to further understand a range of different socio-cultural patterns that impact our sporting industry. 

With years of experience in varied roles of sport development, gender equity, inclusion, stakeholder management, marketing, communications, operations and event management along with research and development, Sunaina has worked at international major sporting events like the Australian Open, ATP Cup. United Cup, Brisbane International and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia. 

Sunaina is passionate about driving growth in local sporting communities by educating and acknowledging that we all have a part to play in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all. She is an advocate for gender equality and feels strongly about encouraging women and girls to develop themselves in leadership roles. Sunaina enjoys a work culture that resonates good leadership and diverse cultures and thrives in an environment that is people-oriented and inclusive.