Ellen White - Speaker

Ellen White is a former English professional footballer and the record goalscorer for the England women's national team. With a career that began at Aylesbury Town, she was scouted by Arsenal at the age of eight, marking the start of an impressive journey in women's football. Ellen's talent saw her progress through the youth ranks at Arsenal before moving to Chelsea and Leeds Carnegie, ultimately returning to Arsenal in 2010, where she secured three league titles and two FA Cups.
On the international stage, Ellen represented England at three FIFA Women’s World Cups and several major tournaments, including the Olympics, becoming England's all-time top World Cup scorer in 2019 and earning the Bronze Boot award. She has been named England's International Player of the Year three times and was part of the victorious Lionesses team at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022.
Since announcing her retirement from professional football, Ellen has also been an advocate against online abuse, particularly towards female athletes, and has supported initiatives aimed at combating discrimination in football. Ellen now uses her platform to advocate for a safer online space, encouraging young players to feel confident in their presence online without fear of harassment. Ellen has supported initiatives led by organizations like the Football Association (FA) and Kick It Out, which campaign against discrimination in football, including online abuse. Her advocacy highlights the mental health impact that online hate can have on athletes and calls for greater education, reporting tools, and proactive measures to tackle this growing issue.