McCauley-Sayer, who has a doctorate in educational leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, will direct and strategise organisational and individual membership programmes.

McCauley-Sayer will also develop and establish programmes and policies which aim to grow a diverse and inclusive membership base.

"I’m excited to join the Move United team," McCauley-Sayer said.

"This work combines my experience in sport, accessibility, and community engagement and I couldn’t have asked for a better fit for my next personal and professional journey."

McCauley-Sayer’s most recent role was as the executive director of the Center for Social Change and Community involvement at Lewis & Clark College in Portland in Oregon.

That position entailed developing and leading the social impact strategy, which meant addressing cultural intelligence with particular attention to diversity, equity and inclusion.

McCauley-Sayer also spent time as the director of student support services and supervised the Title IX scheme at the college.

Before McCauley-Sayer assumed to these positions she was the art college’s director of student-athlete development, when she managed student-athlete compliance education linked to National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility riles.

McCauley-Sayer also helped coaches recruit and she was an advisor to the student-athlete mentor programme.

McCauley-Sayer's experience in this field dates back further to when she was at Texas A&M University and created and aided student-athlete programming which including health and safety initiatives.

"I cannot wait to connect with our individual and organisational members and get to work," she commented.

"I am excited to bring my expertise in intercollegiate athletics and higher education to the team.

"As we look to expand the Move United footprint, I am personally looking forward to seeing growth in adaptive sport opportunities at the college level."

McCauley-Sayer obtained a bachelor of science from the University of New England - where she was co-captain of her field hockey team and played softball - in the area of promoting exercise and health.

She later earned a master of science qualification in sports management at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

"Dr McCauley-Sayer brings valuable experience and perspective to the Move United team as we build on the growth and success of our membership during the last two years," Glenn Merry, the executive director of Move United, said.

"Her background in social change is particularly relevant as we work to shift the disability narrative in America, using the power of sport to push what’s possible and challenge preconceived limitations.”

Move United says it has expanded its member network by 60 per cent to 205 organisations in 43 states.

Move United’s Vision 2028 aims to create a network extensive enough that 90 per cent of Americans are within 50 miles of a member Para sports organisation.