Born and raised in Wellington, Sophie attended Victoria University of Wellington completing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in International Business and Marketing.
She currently works in HR at Xero, and has previously worked for Spark, IRD and MBIE.
In her spare time she loves travelling and exploring new cultures, studying fashion and fine dining.
Aashna was born and raised in Wellington. She attended Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) and completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology, Criminology and Media Studies. She also completed a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media Studies shortly after at VUW.
Aashna is currently completing a Master of Information Governance at the University of Auckland while working as a Deputy Registrar at the Ministry of Justice in Wellington.
Aashna is deeply passionate about fashion and loves travelling, shopping, and exploring new places. You may find Aashna attending ballet performances and doing pilates outside of work. She loves meeting new people and is super friendly, so don’t be shy about connecting with her 🙂
Martha recently moved to Wellington from Ireland, and is keen to get to know the WYP community.
She studied Commerce International at University College Cork, with a year spent at the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain.
During her time consulting in Ireland and the UK, she found her strengths in problem solving and process improvements.
Fortunate to have spent much of 2023 traveling, she has fresh motivation and energy for her new role as Operations Transformation Consultant with Deloitte New Zealand.
Martha is always open to new concepts, places, and people - don't be shy to connect 🙂
She can usually be found in the ocean, surfing, or trying her hand at a DIY project (ranging from crochet to carpentry!)
Clark has a background in consulting, specialising in Cloud Engineering.
As a compassionate leader, he focuses on clear and effective communication, thriving on solving complex challenges through creative and collaborative strategies.
Passionate about mental health advocacy, Clark is involved in several groups in Wellington that share this commitment. He also serves on the AWS Community Committee, helping to organise the annual AWS Community Day conference, which attracts several hundred attendees.
On weekends, he enjoys visiting the farmers market on the waterfront, attending stretch classes on Cuba Street, and taking a cold dip at Oriental Bay.
In his spare time, Clark volunteers for the Cancer Society, supports local churches within the Wellington region and participates in Toastmasters to further develop his communication skills.
Dasha brings a fresh perspective to WYP with a passion for creating impact.
He’s focused on delivering events that do more than fill calendars—they spark conversation, build community, and drive personal and professional growth.
As the founder of a business intelligence consultancy, Dasha can blend creative thinking with analytical insight to design experiences that resonate.
He’s held leadership roles across diverse industries and is eager to channel that experience into curating events that reflect the aspirations of Wellington’s young professionals.
Outside of WYP, he’s an automotive enthusiast who thrives in the great outdoors. On the weekends you'll likely find him pitched up at any campsite in his 80 series landcruiser.