International Speaker, Coach and Author 

Computer Engineer and Associate Professor at AUT 

Chair of the AI Forum New Zealand 

Commissioner for the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO 

Fulbright Scholar 

New Zealand of the Year finalist

Topic: AI Under One Sky: Rethinking Education and the Future of Work 

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Leadership Speaker & Author

Topic: Embrace Infinite Possibilities

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Member Services Manager — Resources & Support - SIEBA

Topic 1: Showcasing Aotearoa: Strategic Agent Famils for Effective Partnerships.

Topic 2: Self-Review Superpowers: Know Your Impact, Grow Your Impact.  

Topic 3: Clarity Creates Confidence: Procedures That Power Efficiency, Compliance & Seamless Succession.

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Partner at Holland Beckett, Tauranga Lawyers, Tauranga

Topic: International Students and the Law. Boarding Hostels and International Students: Legalities, Compliance & Frameworks

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Member Services Manager - Student Attraction - SIEBA

Topic: Showcasing Aotearoa: Strategic Agent Famils for Effective Partnerships.

Topic: Agent Panel: Insights from the Front Line of International Recruitment.

Topic: China Partnerships: Are We Doing It Right - and Can We Do It Better?

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Director of International Students - Glendowie College

Topic: Strengthening Connections – Collaborative Experiences in Kiwi Edlink Schools

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Chief Growth Officer - Creative HQ

Topic: From Silo to System – A 4C Ecosystem Approach to Embedding International Education in School Practice

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Business Manager - Shirley Boys High School and Avonside Girls High School, Christchurch

Topic: Finance Matters - Strengthening your departments financial performance

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Head of Practice - Fairway Resolution

Topic: What’s Reasonable? Discretion Indiscretions When Managing complaints.

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Associate Professor - Eastern Institute of Technology

Topic: What does Generative AI say about your School?

Topic: Partnering with Agents for Success.

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Executive Director, SIEBA

Topic 1: Managing International Group Programmes: Financial Viability, Compliance and Operational Logistics.

Topic 2: Brace for Impact: Critical Incident Management.

Topic 3: International Students in Boarding Hostels: A Good Practice & Sharing Session

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Regional Manager, International Education

Topic: Showcasing Aotearoa: Strategic Agent Famils for Effective Partnerships. Connected Pathways: Partnering to Deliver Quality Outcomes for International Students

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Director of International Students, Avondale College and Director of the New Zealand Olympic Foundation

Topic: Friend Raising: Developing Lasting Relationships with Agents

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Director of International Students, Wakatipu High School

Topic: Showcasing Aotearoa: Strategic Agent Famils for Effective Partnerships

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Master Trainer & Professional Development Coach - PROFILE COACHING

Topic: Leading with Insight – How Psychometric Profiling Transforms Personal and Professional Growth in Education

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Director of Discovery Study & Travel, Auckland

Topic: Agent Panel: Insights from the Frontline of International Recruitment 

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ELL, International Learning Team
Leader - Aidanfield Christian
School

Topic: Learning Under One Sky – Practical Strategies for Teaching International Learners

Topic: Assessment and Planning Under One Sky: Accelerating English Language Learning in Inclusive Classrooms

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International Director, Mount Albert Grammar School, Auckland

Topic: Strengthening Connections: Collaborative Experiences in Kiwi Edlink Schools 

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Breathwork and SoundHealing Practitioner

Topic: Breathwork & Gong
Sound Journey

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Director of International Students, Rosehill College, Auckland

Topic: Strengthening Connections: Collaborative Experiences in Kiwi Edlink Schools 

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Managing Director - AEAS

Topic: Safeguarding your school's reputation: Rethinking international student readiness in the co-requisite era 

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Director, Marketing & Development, AEAS, Australia

Topic: Safeguarding your school's reputation: Rethinking international student readiness in the co-requisite era 

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Head of Insurer Relationships, Complex Claims and Placements at Uni-Care & Gallagher Insurance

Topic: Safeguarding your school's reputation: Rethinking international student readiness in the co-requisite era 

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Founder & Director, Grow Daily

Topic: Beyond Welcome – Building Belonging for International Students

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High School Director at LENZ

Topic: Tertiary Pathways for International Students - Meeting Academic and English Language Needs

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Founder of the New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience

 Associate Lecturer - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

 Published Researcher

Topic: Protecting What Matters Most: Your Attention and Connection

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Director of International and Accommodation Operations - John Paul College, Queensland

Topic: Preparing International Students for Success - A Successful Australian Model

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Client Executive - International Students - Student Safe

Topic: From Coverage to Care - Safeguarding the Wellbeing of Your International Students

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Sales & Training Manager - Nui Software

Topic: Homestays Made Simple - Managing Accommodation in eSchool

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Support & Training Coordinator - Nui Software

Topic: Homestays Made Simple: Managing Accommodation in eSchool

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International Director & ESOL Teacher - Greenbay School

Topic: Bridging The Gap -Understanding Chinese Students with a Glimpse of Cultural and Educational Background

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Head of Education Partnerships ANZ - LanguageCert

Topic: Drama for Deeper Learning - Unlocking Voice and Confidence in International Students (online webinar)

 Topic: Beyond Rainbow Flags: Duty of Care for International LGBTIQA+ Students (In School & Beyond) (online webinar)

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International Education Leader

2025 Mayor's International Student of the Year

Topic: Two Student Voices I Two Journeys I One Aotearoa

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Associate Software Engineer - Xero Accounting Software 

 Topic: Two Student Voices I Two Journeys I One Aotearoa

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Founder & Managing Director - NorthStar Global Advisory.

Chair of NZIIA.

Strategy & Trade Officer - India New Zealand Business Council.

Topic: Good on you, Mate! What Studying Abroad in New Zealand Really Teaches You

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Director of Scholarships - Education New Zealand

 Topic: There is Someone New in My Family - Engaging Young Siblings in Cultural Learning

Topic: Global Competence in International Education

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Co-founder & Director of Education for Value Learning, Intercultural Specialists.

Topic: Global Competence in International Education

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Co-founder & Director of Education for Value Learning, Intercultural Specialists

Topic: Global Competence in International Education

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Treasurer - School Business Managers’ Association.

Business Manager - Rototuna High Schools

Topic: Finances Matters – Strengthening Your Departments Financial Performance

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CEO - Sinorbis. 

Professor at UNSW Business School 

Topic: The China Student Journey: A Complete Strategy from Awareness to Enrolment

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Deputy Chief Executive - NZQA

Topic: Government Perspectives on International Education: Policy, Practice & Priorities

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Leadership Development Consultant

Topic: Leading with Insight - How Psychometric Profiling Transforms Personal & Professional Growth in Education.

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