Co-Founder & Executive Director

Fiona brings over 35 years of experience as an osteopath, alongside a personal understanding of recovery following her own breast cancer diagnosis in 2022. Just months after surgery, she returned to rowing—ultimately winning gold at the World Masters in Brandenburg. At Heron Thames, Fiona leads with compassion, clinical insight, and a fierce belief in the power of sport to help women reclaim their bodies and their confidence.

Co-Founder & Administrator

Ren is a medical anthropology and ethics graduate with a passion for health equality and community care. She rowed competitively in school and brings both lived experience and academic insight to the design of Heron Thames’ recovery programme. Her administrative work focuses on building a space where members feel seen, heard, and supported—on and off the water.