Admissions Team
Media Design School wants to do everything possible to help the students we enrol make the most of their opportunities.
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Kendall Hunt
Position:
Admissions Team Leader
With an English and Croatian heritage, Kendall was born and raised in Auckland and is a graduate of Graphic Design from Media Design School. Kendall has worked in the education sector for over six years in student support, marketing and admissions roles. She is driven to help people step towards a passionate career in the creative industries. Her interests are graphic and fashion design as well as travel.
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Juan Castano
Position:
Admissions Executive
Juan is a managerial economist who graduated in 1999 from the Autonoma University in Colombia. After his two first years on a logistics path he decided to explore New Zealand and study English. He has completed a Diploma in Business Management at Crown Institute of Studies and hopes to go on to study his Masters at Auckland University. Juan is more than happy to help students with any queries.
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Jordan Thurston
Position:
Admissions Executive
Jordan started at Media Design School in 2011 as a receptionist before joining the Admissions Team. She spends a lot of her time building relationships with high school's, attending education expos and presenting the school to potential students.
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Daura Gonzalez
Position:
Admissions Executive
Originally from Chile in South America, Daura has a degree in interior design and worked as leading designer in an Architecture & Design Company in Chile as well as volunteering in a pro animal organization. She is interested in all areas of design, especially interior and fashion design. Photography is also one of her passions. Daura can speak Spanish and English as well as German.
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Deborah Hollier
Position:
Student Services Manager
Deborah is New Zealand born, has traveled extensively and worked in London. She has 5 years experience in education, in pastoral care, home-stay support and student based events. Deborah is passionate about the welfare of students and encouraging them to do their very best. Family and travel are her favorite passions.
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Zoe Hoeberigs
Position:
Domestic Relationships Manager
Zoe Hoeberigs gained her BFA at Elam School of Fine Arts and completed a postgraduate diploma in Secondary School Teaching at the University of Auckland. She has worked as a high school teacher in Art, Design, Photography, Art History and Junior Graphics and recently completed her Masters of Arts Management at AUT. Her role at Media Design School is centered on building relationships with secondary schools to communicate what sets Media Design School apart and developing interesting educational experiences to motivate study and careerconfidence in digital and creative technologies.