
Anna Yang is a social entrepreneur, young community leader and event host, who is driven to use her considerable influence to positively benefit society. The founder and managing director of PR and event management company Futureway Connections and non-profit social enterprise 3W, Anna’s vast network extends throughout New Zealand.
Through building meaningful connections between businesses and the community, Anna is dedicated to putting social responsibility at the heart of her company’s operations – and hopes to empower others to do the same. This thoughtful approach has shaped Anna into a leading young social influencer, who is committed to using her influence for good.
A dynamic young leader, Anna Yang is a prominent figure in New Zealand’s intersection of culture, youth and business. Graduating with a degree in Marketing from University of Auckland, Anna founded cross-cultural PR and event management company Futureway Connections at the age of just 25.
Anna’s drive comes from her desire to bring people together. Leveraging Futureway’s success, Anna launched non-profit platform 3W, which connects socially conscious young talent, non-profit organizations and businesses to drive positive social impact through collaboration. Her goal is to make social responsibility a priority for everyone, empowering both individuals and businesses to make a difference to the greater community.
This strong commitment to social responsibility also manifests in Anna’s many fundraising initiatives. A frequent host of community events, her voluntary roles include working with St John, South Africa’s Big Five Reserve, Everil Orr Rest Home, United Nations Association of New Zealand, Eco Matters and Autism Eden Family.