About Us 

My passion for DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) was born from experiencing first-hand the benefits organisations reap when putting DEI at the forefront of their growth strategy, and the pitfalls they face when they do not.

My career in People & Talent spans a decade, working in some of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies such as Uber, Tesla and NZ’s own Halter. It has been extremely rewarding, but not without the challenges that come with being part of an underrepresented group in the tech industry.

Six years of my career were spent living in the Netherlands. Working across five continents and interacting on a daily basis with people of different races, cultures, religions and general walks of life, I learned the rewards and challenges that come with working in diverse teams and within global organisations.

Working in People & Talent gave me significant power to impact candidates’, employees’ and employers’ experiences. With that, I felt a sense of responsibility to harness my privilege and support the movement towards a more diverse, equitable and inclusive tech sector. I set out to learn from some of the industry’s leading DEI professionals to gain the knowledge and skills to tackle the challenges that diverse workforces face. 

I returned to Aotearoa after starting my family and following two years of working in the NZ tech sector, I founded BeHeard. My mission is to help employers reap all the benefits of cognitive diversity while enabling more Kiwis to experience the rewards of a career in tech, without the barriers and obstacles so many from non-dominant groups face.

Outside of work, I am a wife to a very supportive and patient husband and a mum to two beautiful and highly energetic little boys! Being part of a multi-ethnic family means I get to enjoy the beauty of diversity in my home life as well as my work life.