Education & Training
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Pedro van der Ent
Business Development Director – Pacific, Creative Arts, Arts, Business, Law, Education
pedro.vanderent@auckland.ac.nzMore about Pedro
Pedro joined UniServices in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Region.
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Kate Presswell
Business Development Manager – Energy and Circular Economy
kate.presswell@auckland.ac.nzKate has worked in research and education for 14+ years and has been with UniServices and the University of ߣߣƵsince 2019. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has 10+ years’ experience on boards. Contact about: energy and circular economy
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Natasha Gill
Commercial Development Director – Business Units
natasha.gill@auckland.ac.nzNatasha leads commercial development for a portfolio of services and projects that translate cutting-edge knowledge into impact across health, education and public policy. She has supported various organisations through start-up, growth and transformation stages. Her background is in finance and information systems. Contact about: Applying research for social impact.
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Yvonne Lim
Director, Tui Tuia | Learning Circle
Yvonne.Lim@auckland.ac.nzYvonne has been director of Tui Tuia | Learning Circle since 2021. She has a broad background in management, workforce development, marketing, customer experience, strategic digital initiatives and sales. Contact about: Opportunities for Tui Tuia | Learning Circle, digitisation of professional learning and development.
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Abigail Milnes
Director, ³ܰ
a.milnes@auckland.ac.nzMore about Abi
Abi’s role focuses on ensuring the mental health workforce is skilled and supported to help tamariki, taiohi and whānau thrive. She has a background in project managing workforce development programmes in youth mental health and public health policy. Contact about: Developing the child and youth mental health workforce.