Ali is a Sunshine Coast-based Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian with extensive qualifications and experience in the field of elite performance nutrition. She has a Bachelor of Science from The University of Queensland, a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from Sydney University and a Graduate Diploma with distinction from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

For the past seven years, Ali has been the performance dietitian for the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia and has supported our Australian athletes during the recent 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China and the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeong Chang, South Korea.

Ali is also the performance dietitian for the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team and from 2015-2022, Ali held the role of senior performance dietitian at St Kilda and North Melbourne Football Clubs.

Known for her warm, engaging and down-to-earth style, Ali is a sought-after speaker and facilitator for schools and sporting teams all over the country as an inspiring performance nutrition expert.

Through workshops, keynotes, team based consulting and one-on-one coaching, Ali is trusted by many of the world’s best athletes and teams to deliver proven performance nutrition strategies that are smart, strategic and cutting edge, all while being realistic and embracing the essential human element within high-performance environments.

Ali is a firm believer that if you look after the person, the best athlete can show up on game, event, or competition day.