With eight years of experience in the honey industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in business development and relationship management. As a at The Co-Founder and COO of Experiment Company (TEC), I am passionate about transforming the landscape for Kanuka Honey diagnostic testing. My academic background includes a PG Dip in Communication Management, a BTech in Food Science and Technology, and certifications in Greening the Economy and International Leadership & Organisational Behaviour.I have successfully built and maintained strong client and supplier relationships across several international markets, including New Zealand, the USA, the Middle East, China, the UK, and India. My focus on creating meaningful connections and fostering community drives my work, both within the industry and beyond.Currently, my team and I are raising seed capital to fuel growth and innovation in our Kanuka Science Project, an initiative aimed at developing a diagnostic test to identify the potency and unique biomarkers in Kanuka honey. We have already built a first-generation prototype device and testing kit, and are now in the process of validating, patenting, trademarking, and commercializing it. I am a strong advocate for STEM education and global citizenship, and I thrive on building connections that propel our industry and communities forward."