Kirstin joined the board in January 2018. She is a Customer & Cluster Impact Manager in the AgriTech Sector team at Callaghan Innovation where she supports Agritech companies to globally succeed. With a strong background in economics and strategic development Kirstin brings a can-do attitude to the table as she leads the board of directors.

Maria is a senior accountant with Young Read Woudberg Ltd in Tauranga. She joined the board as treasurer in September 2019. Maria oversees the financial matters of the board and ensures other directors are adequately informed of financial related issues to enable good decision-making.

Joseph has spent his adult life in the service of developing people. He now considers himself an agent for producing potential – closing the gap between what is and what can be. He is a secondary science and biology teacher and a founding trustee of the Wright Family Foundation who are cornerstone partners of the House of Science.

Natasha is a senior solicitor at Holland Beckett Law. Her expertise is focused on commercial law, property and Maori legal issues. Her academic achievements include a LLB and BSc from the University of Auckland. She was admitted to the Bar in 2009. Natasha brings a fresh legal face to the House of Science board of directors.

Laura is an experienced higher education and business professional with governance experience in non-profits and small to medium enterprises. She is a senior consultant in international education and a freelance science writer and editor. Her strengths lie in communications, strategic planning and innovation. She is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Mackenzie is a Medical Laboratory Scientist by training and is deeply passionate about science and STEM in schools as well as social justice, sustainability and climate change. Mackenzie has governance experience on large government science investments and is a member of the Institute of Directors.

Brian is the SVP of Global Sales, Marketing & Partnerships at TheAtlas. He is an accomplished commercial leader, certified management consultant and independent director. He brings extensive global experience in growing businesses from start-up phase to significant volumes and profitability. Brian is a member of the Institute of Management Consultants.

Craig is a project director and principal at Beca. He has managed multi-million dollar, multi-year programmes of work and brings strengths in strategic and complex systems thinking. Craig is also the Board chair for the House of Science Wairarapa branch, having been involved in the formation, set up and running of this charitable trust since its inception.