Our alumni

Around the globe, our remarkable and influential alumni are making an impact on their communities, countries and professions. Here are a few of their inspiring stories, with more exciting news and profiles to come.

Bhavna Prakash

Bhavna Prakash

Tourism Trainer (Diploma), New Zealand School of Tourism

Master of International Hospitality Management
Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
Brydone Inglis

Brydone Inglis

Chef de Partie, The Bunker Restaurant, Queenstown

Diploma in Culinary Arts
Chantal Denise Pagel

Chantal Denise Pagel

Conservation Biologist/Founder, marine-wildlife.org

Doctor of Philosophy
Colin McClean

Colin McClean

General Manager NZ Hotel Operations, SKYCITY Entertainment Group

Master of International Hospitality Management
Gemma Moore

Gemma Moore

Customer Operations Assistant, Squirrel

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts conjoint programmes
Georgia Cook

Georgia Cook

Client Manager – Life and Health, Gallagher Bassett

Master of International Tourism Management
    Bachelor of Arts
    • Event Management Major
    Hannah Thorne

    Hannah Thorne

    Marketing & Customer Experience Manager, SMC Events

    Bachelor of Arts
    • Event Management Major
    Jason Kim

    Jason Kim

    Chef/Restaurateur, Tokki

    Diploma in Culinary Arts
    Jolyon Walsh

    Jolyon Walsh

    Sales & Event Coordinator, Eventfinda Stadium

    Bachelor of Arts
    • Event Management Major
    Jullian Liang

    Jullian Liang

    Digital Content & Multimedia Producer, Mango Communications

    Graduate Diploma in Arts
    Lauren Stevens

    Lauren Stevens

    Volunteer Coordinator, Rhythm and Vines

    Bachelor of Arts
    • Event Management Major
    Diploma in Arts
      Lily Herbison

      Lily Herbison

      Travel Consultant, MountainWatch Travel, Queenstown

      Bachelor of Arts
      • Global Tourism Major
      Madeleine (Madz) Crouth

      Madeleine (Madz) Crouth

      Teaching Assistant, AUT

      Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
      Misaka Tsuruta

      Misaki Tsuruta

      Cluster Venue Technology Manager, Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games Organising Committee, Paris, France

      Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management Conjoint Programmes
      Natalie Tsoi

      Natalie Tsoi

      Senior Waitress, Depot Oyster Bar and Eatery

      Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
      Perry Chan

      Perry Chan

      Operations Manager, SKYCITY Hotels Group

      Bachelor of International Hospitality Management
      Rahmawati Taqwa

      Rahmawati Taqwa

      Head of Public Relations Division, Tourism Board, Rote Ndao, Indonesia

      Master of International Tourism Management
      Ruby Straugheir

      Ruby Straugheir

      Event Operations Coordinator, The IRONMAN Group New Zealand

      Bachelor of Arts
      • Event Management Major
      Tanvi Narayan

      Tanvi Narayan

      Brand Team Coordinator, NZ Wine

      Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts conjoint programmes
      Victoria Holland

      Victoria Holland

      Baker, The Sugar Dealer

      Diploma in Pâtisserie
       
      Monique Cooper
       
      Natalie Devery
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