Originally from Auckland, Kirsten learnt from some industry greats while studying Advertising at AUT, then as production coordinator at several London publishing companies. Career highlights include leading NZ Café of the Year campaigns, increasing travel by 10% for Tourism Australia, and coordinating a large-scale rebrand for Trust Tāirawhiti.

When not holding everything together at WOODS, Kirsten enjoys horror films, playing with her cat, and spending time with her husband, Gavin.