President of the Guyana Tennis Association (GTA), Cristy Campbell, has been appointed to the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Advantage All Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
Her selection marks a significant milestone for Guyana, placing the country firmly within the sphere of global tennis governance and underscoring Campbell’s sustained impact in sport, advocacy, and leadership.
A former national women’s champion, Campbell captured multiple singles and doubles titles during her playing career and has long been recognised for her commitment to advancing tennis in Guyana. Her influence off the court has been equally notable. In addition to leading the GTA, she currently serves as Vice President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and Vice Chairperson of the National Sports Commission (NSC).
Her appointment to the Advantage All Committee reflects both her domestic stature and her growing international influence within the sport.
The ITF Advantage All Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping global strategies aimed at achieving gender equality in tennis. Comprised of representatives from around the world, the committee advises and makes recommendations to the ITF Board of Directors on policies that promote equal opportunities for girls and women – as players, coaches, officials, and administrators.
The committee will be chaired by Salma Mouelhi-Guizani, President of the Tunisia Tennis Association, with its term spanning 2026–2027. Other members include Nuha Abujaber (JOR), Arij Almutabagani (KSA), Davood Azizi (IRI), Andrea Buckeridge (AUS), Maggie Chan Jones (USA), Lanni Huang (CHN), Veronica James Amasi (TAN), Fatime Kante (SEY), Kirsi Lassooy (FIN), Safak Muderrisgill (TUR), Nannapat Nantasuk (THA), Julie Paterson (NZL), Sandi Procter (GBR), Larissa Schaerer (PAR), Olga Simunovic (CRO), Joseph Siame (ZAM), and Mariette Verbruggen (NED).
Campbell’s inclusion places Guyana among a distinguished group of nations helping to shape the ITF’s global agenda.
As outlined in the ITF Constitution, the committee’s mandate spans several critical areas. Central to its work is the development and implementation of the ITF Advantage All Strategy – a comprehensive framework guiding both the federation’s internal operations and the standards expected of its member national and regional associations. The strategy aims to advance equal access, representation, and leadership opportunities for women and girls across all levels of the sport.
The committee is also responsible for drafting ITF position statements on gender inequality in sport, ensuring the federation maintains a clear and principled stance on global issues. Additionally, it promotes the use of sport as a tool for gender empowerment and plays a key role in raising awareness of harassment and abuse in sport, directly informing the ITF’s safeguarding policies.
Another major responsibility involves monitoring the progress of ITF member nations in promoting gender equality, including recognising countries and organisations that demonstrate leadership or innovation in female participation and representation. The committee also oversees and supports initiatives designed to benefit girls and women through increased playing opportunities and pathways into coaching, officiating, and administration.
Campbell’s appointment elevates Guyana’s profile at a time when the country continues to strengthen its sports governance structures and athlete development programmes. Her presence on the committee signals meaningful progress at the local level, particularly in gender equity and capacity building.
For Guyana, the appointment represents not only a personal honour for one of its leading sports administrators but also a testament to the nation’s growing voice in international sport and its commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable future for athletes worldwide.