Making an impact

Alumnus making his mark on the world

Not many people can say they’ve worked in Mozambique, Italy, Afghanistan and Colombia, but University of Waikato alumnus Jackson Mason-Mackay has.

Sija Soman was doing well in her corporate job in Dubai, but had a strong urge to develop new perspectives and take on new challenges.

Reading the news is not a typical activity for a teenager but that was how University of Waikato alumna Laura liked to spend her time.

Liz Koh, author and long-time financial planner started Enrich Retirement – an online financial planning service.

When Jen Baird is asked what makes her tick, she describes it simply – “I’m a striver."

Olympic gold medallist, Shaun Kirkham, is using his experience as a professional athlete and his university learnings to teach and inspire others.

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who has been inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary more than Kristie Baillie.

Waikato law graduate Mungo Mason’s average day is all about rugby, and he’s taken the rugby skills he learned in New Zealand around the world.