Marie Fitzpatrick is a skilled and creative problem-solver with extensive experience in customer experience design, event management, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Diploma in Business, Communications, and Marketing from Mcleay College and a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Western Sydney.

Marie's professional background is diverse, having worked in various industries such as fisheries, social development, and innovation. She is currently the Principal Adviser for Strategic Engagement at Fisheries NZ in the Ministry for Primary Industries. She previously held positions as the Senior Change Communications Advisor at the Ministry of Social Development, the Senior Communications Advisor at Opus International Consultants Limited, and the Relationship Manager for R9 Accelerator at the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment.

Marie has excellent writing, editing, and graphic design skills and is experienced in Lean Startup, Lean UX, and Agile methodologies. She is a confident leader and works well in teams, ensuring inclusive and iterative approaches to designing solutions. Additionally, she has experience in program and project management, marketing, and communications.