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Our Alumni
We have an incredible supportive network of talented Kristin Alumni located throughout New Zealand and around the world. Thousands of Kristin students have gone on to work and study in a vast array of industries, specialities and emerging fields after first finding their passion and building their foundation at Kristin.
Kristin’s relatively young history (founded in 1973) puts us in a unique position where we are fortunate to maintain strong personal connections with the school’s founding families. This creates an enduring culture of family, so when past students return to Kristin, it is like coming home.
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Kristin is committed to growing and maintaining strong, enduring relationships with our alumni community. KristinConnect, the exclusive networking platform for the Kristin Alumni community enables you to reconnect with fellow alumni in seconds, with easy registration via Linkedin, Facebook or email.
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Kristin Alumni are also encouraged to stay connected via our Kristin Alumni Facebook page, Kristin Alumni LinkedIn group and Kristin Alumni Instagram. Alumni news and events are shared via these channels.
Inspiring role models
We are very proud of our alumni network – over 10,000-strong – made up of the thinkers, makers, doers and leaders of today and tomorrow.
Meet some of our Kristin Alumni who are making their mark on the world…
Head Prefect 2004
Graci Kim, Head Prefect from the Class of 2004, has transitioned from a career in diplomacy to becoming a bestselling author! Her debut novel, The Last Fallen Star, is the first in a trilogy inspired by Korean mythology and has achieved significant acclaim, including being a New York Times bestseller and a nominee for the 2021 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Middle Grade & Children’s Book. The trilogy has also been optioned by the Disney Channel for a live-action adaptation. During a recent visit to Kristin, Graci spoke to and inspired Year 7 students by sharing her journey, emphasising the importance of bravery, curiosity and positivity in overcoming challenges.
Reflecting on her past, Graci recounted her decade-long career as a diplomat, where she engaged in significant initiatives, such as negotiating trade agreements and advocating for women's economic empowerment. However, a life-altering health scare led her to reassess her path and ultimately pursue writing, motivated by a desire for representation in literature. Despite facing initial setbacks with her first novel, she persevered and secured a book deal with Disney shortly after discovering she was pregnant. Graci now dedicates her work to ensuring that diverse voices are heard in children's literature, embodying the values instilled in her during her time at Kristin.
Class of 2012
Elise Beavis, Performance Engineer for Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), has played a pivotal role in their recent America’s Cup successes. After graduating from Kristin in 2012, she pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Engineering Science at the University of Auckland. Her passion for sailing and strengths in mathematics and physics led her to ETNZ, where she began as an intern at just 21 years old. Elise quickly proved her capabilities, transitioning into roles focusing on aerodynamics and performance analysis, ultimately joining the team on the water during the 36th America’s Cup.
Reflecting on her journey, Elise credits the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme for honing her critical thinking skills, which have been essential in her engineering career. She emphasises the importance of combining academic strengths with personal passions to achieve career goals. Elise encourages students to challenge themselves and pursue their interests wholeheartedly, stating, “If you have lofty goals, go for it! And, more importantly, don’t talk down anyone else’s goals.” Her story exemplifies how dedication and a clear vision can lead to extraordinary achievements in competitive fields like sailing and engineering.
Class of 2008
In July 2018, Sam Stuchbury attended the Forbes Under 30 Asia Summit in Hong Kong, where he joined 300 leading entrepreneurs after being named in the 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for his contributions to media, marketing, and advertising. As the creative director and founder of Motion Sickness, a creative agency he established in 2013 with fellow Alumni Alex McManus and Jono de Alwis, Stuchbury has led the company from its origins as a video production house to a prominent player in digital marketing. The agency has worked with notable brands such as Icebreaker and Les Mills, emphasizing quality and authenticity in their campaigns.
Motion Sickness has garnered numerous accolades for its innovative approach, including recognition as New Zealand's top creative agency in 2023. The agency's success stems from its commitment to creating engaging content that resonates with audiences, exemplified by its recent partnership with Kathmandu to reinvigorate the brand globally. With a team dedicated to translating brands into effective social media campaigns, Motion Sickness continues to push boundaries in the marketing landscape, aiming to establish itself as a world-leading specialist agency in social media and content creation.
Class of 1998
Joe Davis (Class of 1998) is an innovator, change-maker and inspiring human. As the co-founder of Nanogirl Labs with his wife Michelle Dickinson, Joe and his team are revolutionizing the way STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education is delivered. They make it accessible and inspiring for a wide range of audiences globally. Additionally, Joe has recently published his first book, 'Silver Linings', which shares inspirational stories of courage and growth that emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the moment, Joe is leading a social enterprise called Nanogirl Labs, which he and his wife co-founded in 2016. Their mission is to 'ignite the change-maker' by making STEM learning and the opportunities that come with it available to everyone. As CEO of a mission-driven start-up, Joe’s daily role is ever-changing. He is still connected to business development and growth efforts, though he is now less involved in operational delivery. Joe spends much of his time supporting his team, articulating priorities, providing necessary support, and ensuring that the organization stays true to its values.
Class of 2006
Dr. Matthew (Matt) Pine (Class of 2006) has always had a deep passion for the ocean, aspiring to become a marine scientist from the age of six. He specializes in marine acoustics science, focusing on underwater noise. After earning a PhD in Marine Bioacoustics from the University of Auckland, Matt completed postdoctoral research fellowships in China and Canada. He attributes his thirst for knowledge and the drive to seek answers to his time at Kristin, which spurred him to pursue a total of 13 years of study following his graduation in 2006.
Currently, Matt is the Principal Consultant for an Auckland-based environmental consultancy, Director of his own ocean acoustics company, and an affiliate researcher at the Department of Biology at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. His work involves understanding how marine animals communicate using sound, how they detect sound, and how human-generated noise impacts marine life. Matt’s typical workday is highly varied, involving activities like servicing acoustic loggers in the Hauraki Gulf, designing experiments, analyzing data, writing scientific papers, and presenting evidence in resource consent hearings. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly shifted his focus to studying New Zealand's coastlines, revealing how the absence of vessel noise during lockdowns positively impacted marine life in the Hauraki Gulf.
Head Prefect 2013
Phoebe Jasper, known as ‘NAVVY’, has made remarkable progress in her music career since graduating as Head Prefect from Kristin in 2013. After earning a Bachelor of Music in Pop Music at Auckland University, she began creating music from her parent's basement, which led to collaborations with top artists and songwriters. Her singles, including ‘Till You're Ready’ and ‘Rock Bottom,’ have achieved millions of streams on Spotify and frequent airplay on New Zealand radio. Now based in London, NAVVY reflects on her journey, highlighting significant milestones like having a song played on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and seeing her image on a Times Square billboard.
In her creative process, NAVVY thrives on collaboration, often starting her writing sessions around noon and working with various artists. This year has been especially thrilling for her, as she not only toured New Zealand and Australia but also collaborated on a song for Rita Ora that became the lead single for Ora's third album. Looking ahead, she has plans for writing camps in Copenhagen and Sweden and is considering a UK tour. NAVVY encourages aspiring artists to create work they are proud of and to share it confidently, emphasizing that art is essential and should be pursued passionately.
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Give your child a Kristin education
We love it when our alumni return to create new Kristin memories with their young families. Did you know that Kristin alumni who are now parents themselves will be given preferential consideration for their child's admission to Kristin?
Be sure to note on the enrolment application that you are Kristin Alumni in order to receive this priority placement in our applicant pool for your child. Kristin is now inviting applications for 2026 and beyond. Find out more here.
