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Originally from the Philippines, Trixia completed a Master of International Business with Distinction in 2018. She was awarded a Manaaki Scholarship by the New Zealand government and works as a project manager in cybersecurity.
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Adi studied Master of Engineering Studies in Mechanical Engineering and now at Nilo, a startup aiming to repurpose plastic waste into new materials.
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Dr. Kate Riegle van West pioneered scientific research on poi and its positive effects on physical and cognitive function. She is the Founder and CEO of SpinPoi.
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Maria Nieto is a Master of Laws graduate, specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law. Originally from Mexico, she works as a Solicitor for Simpson Grierson.
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With roots in India, Chand holds a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English and Psychology and is the co-founder of several esteemed hospitality businesses in Auckland
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