Forestry Advisor, New Zealand

When passion meets purpose! From childhood dreams of saving the planet to her role as a Forestry Advisor at the Ministry for Primary Industries of New Zealand, Michelle Sundermann is on a mission to nurture our forests and empower communities to thrive sustainably. Michelle is more than a forestry professional. As a Forestry Advisor, she embodies the spirit of transformation—she is the catalyst driving change. With confidence, she guides landowners and empowers communities to open doors for new forest projects and afforestation, paving the way for a greener future.