A spontaneous dancer and passionate advocate for women’s suffrage, Alice is the owner of Ask Alice and passionate about community development.

She was a nominee for Young New Zealander of the Year in 2017, a Kiwibank Local Hero, and a four-time Gisborne Youth Award winner.

Since starting her business at 19, she has served over 250 women-run businesses, helping them confidently share their stories through social media and build communities that generate consistent sales.

Having faced numerous challenges since finishing school—such as running for council at 18, suffering two ankle injuries, and undergoing four surgeries—she draws on her experiences to inspire others. She loves to share her story of resilience in hopes of encouraging rangatahi to start their own businesses.