Dr. Vivienne Hunt

Regional Members Lead - Queenstown

Dr. Vivienne Hunt has over a decade of experience in business development, bridging academic research and industry in food and health. As Director of Nuku Toi, she collaborates with researchers and industry partners across New Zealand and Singapore to drive innovation, secure funding, and commercialize new solutions. She also applies AI and machine learning research to enhance social welfare practices within US agencies, translating cutting-edge technology into practical, real-world impact.

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Katie Bhreatnach

Chief Executive Officer

Pippa Grey

Head of Partnerships and Engagement

Lauren Campbell

Head of Events and Membership

Rene’ Eckardt

Head of Programmes and Leadership

Lisa Radford

Partnerships Manager

Anna Rowland

Membership & Events Co-ordinator

Sabrina Gates

Research Support and Administrator

Penny Harrison

Director of Leadership: Activate and Elevate.

Jo Campbell

Director of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme.

Sarah Tocker

Activate Facilitator

Kathryn Scordino

Activate Facilitator

Priyani de Silva-Currie MNZM

Rōpū Lead - Kanorau

Jaydene Buckley

Rōpū Lead - Māori

Mary Los’e

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Markerita Poutasi

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Andrea Blair

Rōpū Lead - Entrepreneurs

Jenni Prisk

Regional Member's Lead - Northland

Donna Cooper

Regional Member's Lead - Taranaki

Gerri Ward

Regional Member's Lead - Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Cassandra Crowley

Regional Member's Lead - Bay of Plenty

Anna Johnstone

Regional Member's Lead - Ōtautahi Christchurch

Trish Oakley

Regional Member's Lead - Dunedin