Agnes Naera has recently become the CEO of NZ Global Women. Her beginning with GW was as a participant on the GW Breakthrough Leaders Programme leading to involvement in a range of activities and her role on the board. She is an entrepreneurial education and professional leader with more than 15 years’ experience in the education sector, recognised for her commitment and efforts for championing a more diverse and inclusive Aotearoa, NZ. Agnes is intentional about connecting intercultural communities, interdisciplinary knowledge to collaborate and find ways to create positive social, political and cultural impact.