If you’re interested in joining our team then please send your CV to: ayp@ayp.co.nz

Our Committee Members

HANNAH GALLAGHER
HANNAH GALLAGHERPresident
Hannah’s impressive background within the non-profit sector brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Her interpersonal skills are second to none, making her an excellent team player and communicator.

Hannah’s enthusiasm to see growth and development within the community is a core reason for her joining the team. During her free time Hannah enjoys Yin Yoga and social gatherings.

SAMUEL CHEN
SAMUEL CHENTreasurer
Joined AYP in Apr 2022, Samuel’s key focus is to strengthen and improve the financial stability and sustainability for the community via cost analysis and setting up new financial policies. Samuel’s goal is to help AYP to recover from the impact of the pandemic; assisting the leadership team to understand the financial environment and to make strategic decisions on projects and social and professional activities.

Samuel has the accounting background and practices in the public sector once he graduates from the university. Then he moves to the financial service (banking sector) working in the treasury finance area. He also recently completed his chartered accountant program. Samuel loves meeting new people and enjoy travelling for holidays.

ALLA RULL
ALLA RULLSocial Events Manager
Alla joined the AYP committee in 2022 as the Social Events Manager after enjoying AYP events over the past few years. Alla’s goal is to ensure more people have the opportunity to have a place to socialize with like minded individuals and meet new friends as she did through AYP.

Alla’s background is in Shipping Operations, working for a RoRo Shipping Line for the past 4 years. In her spare time she enjoys sailing on yacht, gardening and meeting new people.

SOPHYA GUIMARAES
SOPHYA GUIMARAESMarketing Manager
JUSTIN VANAUSDALL
JUSTIN VANAUSDALLBrand Manager
Justin joined AYP in April of ’23 as our Event & IT Manager after being in New Zealand for only a year, and has now stepped into the role of Brand Manager. After attending a few events he was hooked and wanted to help AYP grow. Justin’s background in technology, business growth, and community engagement help AYP to create incredible events for our Tāmaki Makaurau whānau.

Justin is currently an IT Manager for T`ātaki Auckland Unlimited and recently became a NZ resident after living in the states, recently finishing an MBA from the University of Utah. His passion is in helping people and organisations grow to meet their best potential.

In his downtime he enjoys hiking, playing music, cooking, and meeting new people. Justin is always attending events across Auckland and never stops moving.

DANIEL PARRYSponsorship Manager
Bio coming soon
KANE BATCHELOR
KANE BATCHELORSponsorship Manager
AMBER LEFinance and Events Coordinator
Bio coming soon
CHANDRAMOHAN BETTADPURAWebsite Content Manager
Bio coming soon

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