Sophie has joined the Whau Mental Health Research Foundation to spearhead marketing and fundraising efforts as the Foundation ventures into the next phase of its journey.
She holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Otago University, as well as a Master of Music and Graduate Diploma in Communications. With a varied background spanning corporate, artistic and charitable sectors, her experience includes roles such as Marketing Manager at NZ Opera, running her own marketing consultancy and working in media including radio and television.
Sophie is also an experienced performer, having sung national anthems for All Blacks games, and has shared the stage with the likes of Bill Bailey and The Ten Tenors. Through music, she has raised money for organisations including Pet Refuge and Otago Down Syndrome Association.
Driven by a vision of a society where mental health is prioritised and supported, Sophie is committed to advancing the Foundation’s impact on Aotearoa’s mental health landscape.
