Dr. Sue Neill (Canada)
Dr Sue Neill is the Director of Sport Policy within the Department of Canadian Heritage (Sport Canada) of the Government of Canada. She has been the Co-chair of the International Working Group on Women and Sport since 1998 and a member since 1994. Prior to joining the Government of Canada, Dr. Neill was a professor of physical education at the University of Alberta where she also coached field hockey and volleyball. Dr. Neill has maintained her interest and involvement in field hockey and has served as a Tournament Director and Technical Officer for World Cups, Olympic Games and major competitions around the world. She is currently a member of the Executive Board of the International Hockey Federation and the General Secretary of the Pan American Hockey Federation.

Dr Neill received her PhD in Education Administration from the University of Ottawa, MSc from the University of Alberta and BPHE from the University of Toronto. She has been inducted into the Halls of Fame of both the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto for her contribution to sport in Canada.