Niamh Peren is a change maker. Best known for founding the environmental movement Tino Pai Aotearoa/ Thumbs Up New Zealand, Peren successfully led her government petition through the corridors of power toward legislation. As an environmental advocate, Perenās petition paves the framework for a circular economy and designs waste out of the system. She united 47/67 Mayors, who pledged allegiance to her movement, as well as tens of thousands of signatories, and garnered plenty of media attention. Now, a New Waste Strategy is set to be legislated by the House of Representatives in New Zealandās Parliament later this year.
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As the winner of the Presidentās Scholarship, and the John L. Tishman Scholarship for exemplary commitment to sustainability, Peren currently resides in NYC and is graduated in May 2022 with a Master of Science in Strategic Design and Management at The New School, Parsons School of Design; where she also works as an Adjunct Professor.
