Kate Cherven

My two passions are learning about cultures and understanding the relationship between people, food and the environment.

My personal goal is, through understanding cultures and societies, to connect people to food by developing customer centric marketing strategies, powerful and relevant stories, and identifying opportunities for growth through analysis.

I'm a creative, strategic and critical thinker with a background in food writing, communications, marketing, project management, fundraising and event planning. I am a person who embraces change whilst always striving for excellence with a strong team-first mentality.

My background is in marketing and communications with over 5 years of international experience within the non-profit industries. I look forward to growing my career in Boston while I finish my MLA in Gastronomy part-time at Boston University.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand • 11th May 2017

Support for suicide loss in New Zealand Media Release

When Greymouth parents Bronwyn Gray and Ian Richardson lost their son Liam to suicide they found they had no one to talk to who understood what they were going through. “There were support groups for people with cancer or alcohol and drug problems but nothing for people bereaved by suicide,” says Bronwyn.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand • 27th July 2016

New Suicide Prevention Media Release

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) is pleased to share its suicide bereavement resources in honour of Loss and Grief Week: Support Groups for Suicide Loss: video series and handbook.

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand Media Release • 20th January 2016

POD Takes Off Media Release

Young people who experience moderate and severe mental illness often experience isolation and rejection from their peers and at home. A new project will help young people develop creative projects to end mental illness discrimination in NZ.