Meet the Women of

Aquaculture in Aotearoa

We want to introduce you to some of the incredible women of our industry and the work they are doing. Below you can find profiles on women working in numerous areas of industry. Read about their aquaculture experiences, professional journeys, and interests.

  • Caroline Gilbertson

    WoAA Co-Founder

    Environment & Sustainability Coordinator at AQNZ

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  • Denise Hearn

    Program Team Leader for Aquaculture at NMIT / Te Pukenga

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  • Áine O'Neill

    WoAA Co-Founder

    Sustainability Manager at NZKS

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  • Shenae Wales

    Aquaculture Tutor at NMIT / Te Pūkenga

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  • Dayle Snowden

    Oyster Hatchery and Nursery Technician

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  • Georgia Samuels

    Research Associate at Plant & Food Research

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  • Natali Delorme

    Aquaculture Scientist - Shellfish Health and Stress Physiology at Cawthron Institute

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  • Lizzie Thompson

    Aquaculture Graduate at Waikato University

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  • Stella Mackrell

    Aquaculture Technician / Research Assistant at Te Huata Mussels

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  • Karthiga Kumanan

    Aquatic Animal Health Scientist at Cawthron Institute

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  • Monique Hatfull

    Head of Relationships and Communications at New Zealand King Salmon

    Ngāti Whātua (Ōrākei / ki Kaipara)

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  • Kelly Dockery

    Sustainability Officer and Shareholder at Aotea Marine Farms

    Ngāti Apakura

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  • Mikayla Wells

    Environmental Manager at Mount Cook Alpine Salmon

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