Dr. Antje supports entrepreneurs in growing their ventures, validating ideas, and navigating the entrepreneurial process from early concept to scaling. With a strong focus on migrant and internationally oriented founders, her work bridges research and practice through teaching, mentoring, and practitioner workshops across New Zealand.

Connie is a senior professional, certified Life Coach, and mentor with over 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector. She is currently working in an advisory role at PwC New Zealand, having previously held senior leadership positions in assurance, including as an Assurance Director. Connie has led the audit of large and complex organisations and brings extensive experience in leading diverse teams and supporting people through periods of growth, transition, and high-pressure environments. Having lived and worked in Argentina, Cuba, and New Zealand, Connie brings a global perspective and a deep understanding of adaptability, cultural change, and leadership across different contexts. As a mum of two, she is passionate about supporting others to build confidence, resilience, and clarity while navigating leadership, career progression, and life transitions.

Dr. Fatima has 20+ years of experience as a consultant and educator in both public and private sectors, her research and advocacy focus on wellbeing, equity, and systemic change for marginalised communities in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her work bridges academic research with policy development, particularly in areas of social justice, and community wellbeing, with special interest in stress, trauma, anxiety, wellbeing, PTSD and psychosocial risks. Fatima leads the Aotearoa New Zealand Muslims Think Tank, VP of her city’s branch of National Council of Women NZ and serves on the board of the Multicultural Council. Her vision is to create research and advocacy pathways that are responsive to community needs and capable of reshaping institutions to be more equitable.

Priyani has 30+ years’ experience leading public infrastructure across New Zealand. New Zealand’s first Chartered Asset Management Professional and the world's first Certified Fellow in Asset Management, she advises central and local government and leads complex national programmes. A former Acting National Manager at Waka Kotahi, Priyani is Vice President of IFME, Past President and Life Member of Āpōpō, and an Independent Director. She is a trusted educator and mentor, guest lecturing at the University of Auckland and training across Āpōpō, Connexis and Otago Polytechnic. Priyani was invested MNZM in 2025 for services to engineering, netball, and multicultural communities, and champions diversity, inclusion, and indigenous partnership in asset management. She leads client relationships with Central Government agencies and local councils around NZ.

Serena is no stranger to change, both in her career and the workplaces she has been part of. In a previous role, she led the preparation for a merger between two accounting firms, navigating the challenges that come with significant organisational change. Shortly before her planned return from maternity leave, her role was made redundant, giving her an unexpected opportunity to embrace change on a personal level as well. At JDW, Serena joined as part of a succession plan and has helped modernise systems, improve processes, and enhance working conditions for the team. Her experiences have given her valuable insight into how people can adapt, grow, and thrive through change.