Angela Strawbridge is a passionate and purpose-driven leader in New Zealand’s agriculture industry, widely recognised for her ability to foster growth, connection, and resilience across rural communities.

With over 26 years of experience in the dairy sector—including running her family farm, 50/50 share farming in Norsewood, and managing large-scale operations in Manawatu—Angela brings a wealth of hands-on expertise. She pairs this with a strategic mindset to help individuals, teams, and agribusinesses achieve meaningful, sustainable progress.

Angela is also a certified mind shifting coach, providing practical, trauma-informed support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, hoarding behaviours, chronic stress, and environmental overwhelm. Her work promotes emotional wellbeing and mental health literacy across both rural and urban communities.

In addition to her extensive on-farm and coaching experience, Angela proudly serves as a Dairy Women’s Network Hub Leader, overseeing regional volunteer leaders across the Lower North Island. In 2018, she was awarded Manawatu Dairy Manager of the Year, a testament to her leadership and impact in the sector.

Angela’s core strengths include:

• Leadership that fosters inclusive and collaborative rural cultures

• Mind shifting training to drive positive behavioural and mindset change

• Mental health and resilience education tailored to the agri-sector

• Effective facilitation, coaching, and group engagement

Angela leads with empathy, heart, and deep industry knowledge—empowering people to thrive, businesses to grow, and communities to feel supported, seen, and strong.