Graduated in 1999 with a BSc in Ecology, with a focus on soil science and plant physiology.

Received qualifications in Adult Education and postgraduate studies in Ag extension and organizational learning.

Manager for Dunedin’s Shetland Street Community Gardens in 2000.

Founded Tigercast Worms in 2002 … which over time evolved into Integrity Soils Ltd.

Author of “For the Love of Soil: Strategies to Regenerate Our Food Production Systems.”

Was a finalist in the Rural Business Woman of the Year awards New Zealand’s 2012. Has a U.S. work visa for “An Alien of Extraordinary Ability”!

Is an avid horsewoman, musterer, diver and explorer; splitting her time between North America, Australia and New Zealand.