Haylee Palmer didn’t follow a perfectly mapped-out path - and that’s exactly what makes her story so relevant.

Growing up in Tauranga, Haylee leaned into a philosophy of simply enjoying school, trying everything, and staying open to where life might lead. From sport to arts to leadership opportunities, she explored broadly without pressure to specialize early - a mindset that would later shape her career.

After finishing school, Haylee moved to Hamilton to study a Bachelor of Communications at the University of Waikato, majoring in public relations with a minor in project management. While studying, she gained hands-on experience through promotions work with NZME - an opportunity that came from a simple connection through a past job.

That combination of study, experience, and relationships ultimately led her to her current role  ...