Ashleigh Carlson

Physical activity has always been about connection for me. From playing tennis, pickleball and training for Hyrox, I love the way movement energises and brings people together.

Community is at the heart of everything I do — whether it’s growing Taupō Athletics, coordinating local festivals, or piloting new ideas to make exercise more accessible and fun.

Ashleigh leads flagship innovation pilots through Sport Waikato’s Living Lab, helping bold ideas move from concept to real-world impact. With a background in teaching, community sport, and digital systems, she thrives on using technology and creativity to turn vision into action.