Seed Waikato is a registered charity (CC55322 ) with a dream to build an eco-system for success for the millennial generation. Founded in 2017, we are focused on connecting and growing 18-30(ish) year olds with inspirational events, and with our online platform, the home of young culture.Seed Waikato started with a couple of young people in the Waikato asking each other a question: What’s missing from young culture?We soon learned that we weren’t the only ones asking. Across the Waikato we can feel the energy. Young people are searching for opportunities to thrive. Chances to connect and grow. Find like-valued people. Fun things to do. And events with purpose. Young people want to hear from inspirational mentors. Have access to empowering resources. Give back to our community.Seed Waikato is a movement that aims to unite young people under a common vision. To build a collective who redefine what it means to be young, here and now. Who challenge, inspire, and encourage each other. We want to create and highlight the spaces and opportunities needed to make the vision a reality.Our vision is a vibrant Waikato for young people, powered by young people. The future is ours for the making if we start now. The call out is to you, the 18-30(ish) year olds of our region, to join us in co-creating a Waikato where young people thrive!I was part of the founding committee of SEED Waikato and took on the role of treasurer after inception. My role involved setting up and looking after the financials of the organisation as well as leading the business sponsorship area.

Seconded to Fonterra as an Assistant Accountant for the Accounting Services team.