Executive Committee

Nastassja Arnott - Trengrove Architects

Why I joined CYP: To meet new young professionals in Christchurch, having come from the Hawkes Bay I didnt know anyone, even though I did meet alot of people at tech I still wanted to expand my networks and meet like minded people, which is proving to be the best choice I ever made, that and moving to Christchurch.

As Aspiration: To get involved with Youth Work and go on holiday really soon when I can find the time, the french riviera is definately calling me again.

I am a fan of: Ice Cream...there is just something about ice cream, despite being cold it is suprisingly comforting! :-), good food and wine, nothing better than a nice meal at a winery in the sun! And spending time with my friends, nothing more important to life than your friends!

Email: nastassja.arnott@gmail.com

Debbie Bellis - Tait Communications

CYP committee role: General (Jack of all trades, hopefully not master of none)

Why I joined CYP: As somebody who didn't go to university in Christchurch (or New Zealand for that matter), I joined CYP to get to know more young professionals and to also be part of fostering an environment where people in the same position as me could expand their own networks.

An aspiration: To get better at quickly documenting aspirations for profiles.

I am a fan of: all things internet-y, business, entrepreneurship (reading about it anyway), ways to unwind after a long week at work, food, wine and fashion. (Not in any particular order).

Andrew McKenzie - Barrister

Jason Middlemiss - BDO Christchurch Ltd

Treasurer

Dean Percy - Switch

CYP Commitee Role: Sponsorship and Member benefits

Why I joined CYP:
I joined to contribute to a community that has treated me well, and to meet some of the amazingly bright people who have chosen to remain in our Garden City.

An Aspiration:
To live a life that is worthy of my forbearers sacrifices. To bike to work in 2012 (somedays)

I am a fan of:
Most kinds of sport, which i enjoy participating at a social level. good friends. A rebuilt world class Christchurch

Favorite Quote:
Whether you think you can, or you cant - You are probably right. Henry Ford

Anthony Rohan - BDO Christchurch Ltd

Webmaster

Why I joined CYP: I joined back in 2008 when asked by a few friends to help out with the membership management and website side of things, I was relatively new to Christchurch so the concept of a networking group focussed at young professionals really appealed to me.

An aspiration: Sneak away for my OE

I am a fan of: Youth work, indoor soccer, DJing, running events, volunteering

Emily Smith - Market My Biz

Communications

CYP committee role: Communications & Social Events

Why I joined CYP: To expand my network both professionally and socially. I really enjoy going along to all the events and have learnt a lot in my time and made some fantastic contacts and new friends.

An aspiration: To backpack through Asia, write a book & live in the country.

I am a fan of: Social Media, marketing, eating out, networking, wine and live music.

Emma Thwaite - Wynn Williams & Co.

Scott Barrington - Barrington Arch

Ed Hughes - Beca

CYP committee role: General member/Sponsorship

Why I joined CYP: Having spent my first 25 years in England I joined CYP to expand my networks and meet like minded young professionals.

An aspiration: To get through the summer without breaking any more bones from MTB/motocross accidents.

I am a fan of: The great outdoors, tramping, mountain biking, wake boarding and motocross.

Scott Meads - Arrow International

Alexandra Millen - Barristers' Chambers

Secretary

Andrew Riches - Saunders & Co

President

Alaina Schuster - Jade Software Corporation

Why I joined CYP: Orginially from the Deep South of Invercargill, I joined CYP to meet other young fun professionals, to extend my networks outside of my field (HR), and to give back to the Christchurch community.

An aspiration: Run a half mararton, travel!!! (go to New York, Paris, London, etc).

I am a fan of: Spending time with family, friends and my two wonderful dogs, wine, summer, netball, duathlons, good movies and good books.

Rachael Thacker - AsureQuality

Why I joined CYP: I was born and bred in Christchurch and after living away for 5.5 years I decided it was time to return home last Christmas. I love the city and think organisations like CYP play a key role in making it a great place to live.

As aspiration: Buy everyone at the bar a drink (not possible on my current salary) and be a grown up and buy a house (also not quite possible).

I am a fan of: Good wine and food, sunshine, spending time with old friends and making new ones.

Geoff Walker - Conference Innovators Ltd

CYP committee role: El President

Why I joined CYP: To meet other young interesting professionals

An aspiration: Climb Aoraki

I am a fan of: The AB's, micro brewed beer, seeing this city recover