Maria Prasad     

Bach. Visual Arts(BVA), Nat Cert. Adult Teaching, Nat Cert. Caregivers for Home Support L2 & 4098 Assessors Training.

I have graduated with a Bachelor in Visual Arts from the University of Auckland in 2007. During my studies at the University of Auckland I gained a National Certificate in Adult Teaching from Manukau Institute of Technology. I later went on to gain a National Certificate in Caregivers for Home Support Level 2 through Career Force and completed my 4098 Assessors Training in 2008.

Most of my life has revolved around KAAT and in 2007 I took the opportunity to work for the organisation full time. I've gained alot of experience and skills working for KAAT and have had an assortment of jobs, such as an Art Tutor, Youth Tutor, Unit Standard Assessor, Advertising, Marketing and so forth. I like the challenges that my job brings and I enjoy interacting and talking with people on a daily bases.

Having been born and raised in South Auckland, Otara, I feel my upbringing has shaped me into the person I am today and is likely to be the 'key' reason why I feel so comfortable working in a Community based organization such as KAAT.

I love socialising, networking and learning interesting new things and the things I value most in my life are family, friends and supporting our local communities.