I am a curious and compassionate professional with a background in psychology and health promotion. I thrive on building relationships across diverse communities, learning continuously, and bringing empathy and a collaborative spirit to every project. I enjoy turning ideas into practical initiatives—from health campaigns to community programs—while balancing work, study, and volunteering.

Arna Rathgen

I am a curious and compassionate professional with a background in psychology and health promotion. I thrive on building relationships across diverse communities, learning continuously, and bringing empathy and a collaborative spirit to every project. I enjoy turning ideas into practical initiatives—from health campaigns to community programs—while balancing work, study, and volunteering.

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I am a curious and compassionate professional with a background in psychology and health promotion. I thrive on building relationships across diverse communities, learning continuously, and bringing empathy and a collaborative spirit to every project.

I enjoy turning ideas into practical initiatives—from health campaigns to community programs—while balancing work, study, and volunteering.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Health Care Consultant at Canterbury District Health Board
January 2, 2023 - Present
Vaccination programme coordination, immunisation team support, youth health assessments, stakeholder engagement, community outreach and health campaign promotion across the district; contributed to research activities for a health faculty project; data collection via surveys.

Education

Master of Health Promotion at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Master of Health Promotion at Massey University
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026

Qualifications

Post-Graduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026
Crisis Resolution Training
January 1, 2021 - March 31, 2026
Barista Training
January 1, 2018 - March 31, 2026
Policy creation, community health knowledge
January 11, 2030 - March 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Life Sciences