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Classical dance guru Prabha Ravi QSM JP was one of the three judges of The Great NZ Dance Masala (TV3)
Some of Prabha's achievements
Governance experience in Education:
Board of Trustee- Epuni School, Lower Hutt- Dec 2017- current
Chair –Study Whanganui Aug 2015- Nov 2017
Board Member- Education Wanganui, Aug 2015- Sept 2016
Board member - Education Wellington International (EWI)- 2006-2009
Advisory Board Member- Whitireia ESOL unit April 2015-June 2015
Advisory Board Member ANZA (Australia New Zealand agent) 2010-2012
ENZ South East Asia Strategic Advisory Group Member- 2006-2009
Public Sector & Community:
Establishment Chair- HVDHB Consumer Council- July 2018 - current
Executive Committee Member- Women on Boards- June 2018- current
Deputy Chair of Hutt City Council Community Panel Central Ward- Aug 2017- current
Culture Ambassador- India Trade Alliance- November 2017- current
Trustee- GSS USA, a not for profit organisation, March 2015- Current
Industry/Sector Experience:
Education across all sectors at regional, national and international level - tertiary, schools, English language, group tours, outdoor recreation, education products, ITO and regional economic growth. Export Education with deep knowledge and contacts in over 40 countries
Community representation at local government and not for profit community organizations with a focus on youth, women & ethnic communities
Leading performing arts, culture and theatre productions
Functional skills:
International marketing and business development across Asia, Middle East, Europe and Americas.
Domestic marketing, strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement
Strong ability to chair, with a passion for education, art and community development
Focus on sustainability, long term vision & strategy and succession plans
Can highlight challenges and risks involved in export markets
Can provide clear direction to the management team on what’s expected of them
Executive experience:
How to lead an effective board- NZSTA
Governance training- Hutt City Council
Financial Essentials- New Zealand Institute of Directors
Government Missions:
Delegate - NZ Ministry of Education delegation to Shanghai Expo in June 2010
Delegate - Hutt City Council Mayoral delegation to China and Japan in Oct 2008
Delegate - NZ Ministry of Education delegation to Vietnam in Dec 2007
Education Qualification:Madras University, India
Master of Arts, Public Administration- 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics- 1990
Awards:
Queen's Services Medal by NZ government for contribution to dance and ethnic communities- June 2017
Finalist Wellingtonian of the Year Award- Education in 2016
Recipient of Cultural award by Upper Hutt Multicultural society in 2013
Recipient of Civic Honor award by Hutt City Council in 2012
Professional membership:
Member of Royal Federation of JP Association, Hutt City- since August 2016
Established Member- NZ Asian Leaders, NZAL- Sept 2017 - current
Work Experience: Grow Consultancy Limited (June 2014 to current) - Founder, Director and Principal Consultant A management consultancy firm helping businesses develop strategy, business plans, new market and product development, commercialization of new products & IP. Clients include HITO- Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty ITO, YMCA Central, New Zealand secondary schools.
She is currently working as Head of Engagement for New Zealand Drama School in Wellington. Also She worked at Education New Zealand, Waiariki Institute of Technology, Wellington Institute of Technology in varying senior positions leading business units and major work programmes.
Advisory Board
To support the ethical and professional operation of Education Trust and also its implementation of elements of Corporate Social Responsibility in the future, several high profile people generously offered their help and decided to join our Advisory Board