Ruchita Bharbhari is a seasoned communications professional with a diverse background in public relations, internal communications, and brand management. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Advisor at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury since November 2022, Ruchita previously held the position of Internal Communications Advisor at The University of Auckland from January 2019 to October 2022. Initial experience includes roles as a PR and Communications intern at Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology, an Executive in Brand Communications at Madison World, and internships at Genesis Burson-Marsteller, Elevate Promotions, Network18 Group, and Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. Ruchita's educational qualifications include a Diploma in Communications from Wintec, a Diploma in Public Relations and Corporate Communications from Xavier Institute of Communication, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media, Journalism.