Kylie Kendrick is a dedicated advocate for esports at Durham University, where she serves as the Senior Technical Specialist for Esports. Her role involves developing and enhancing the university's esports offerings to provide students with a fulfilling and engaging experience.

Kylie's initiatives have significantly improved Durham's esports offering. She has secured funding forgaming equipment and the construction of an esports room on campus, creating a dedicated spacefor students to practice, compete, and socialize. Furthermore, she has been actively working toexpand esports outreach in the local community, providing opportunities for younger individuals toparticipate in the sport and receive additional education and support.

Her efforts have not gone unnoticed. Kylie's work has led to esports being recognized by TeamDurham, the university's elite sporting teams. This recognition ensures that esports athletes receivethe same level of mental and physical support as other sports clubs, fostering a more inclusive andequitable environment.

Beyond her role at Durham, Kylie is actively involved in the wider esports community. She serves asthe Chair and creator of the Esports Advisory Board, where she works to improve esports in highereducation and identify new opportunities for students. Additionally, she is a member of variousindustry organizations and initiatives, including serving as a Committee member for Women inEsports, and Aurora HE, promoting diversity, inclusion, and professional development in the field.