Maria Burnett
2024 Emerging Leader Scholarship recipient
Congratulations to Maria Burnett, who recently visited DLA Piper to officially accept her DLA Emerging Leader Scholarship awarded last year. As an inspiring strategic planner, podcast host, and parks professional, Maria exemplifies the spirit of this prize and is an outstanding ambassador for the sector.
With the support of her scholarship, Maria attended the 2024 World Urban Parks Conference / Future Green City World Congress in the Netherlands, connecting with global leaders in parks, green cities, and sustainable public space.
A huge ngā mihi nui to DLA Piper, a leading global law firm whose support of this scholarship is helping to develop the next generation of leaders in the parks and open space sector.
Pictured from left to right: Anne Buchanan and Diana Hartley from DLA Piper and Maria Burnett and Geoff Canham from the PLF
About the Sponsor
DLA Piper
DLA Piper is a leading global law firm with offices in more than 40 countries, providing expert legal services to businesses, governments and organisations across a wide range of sectors. Known for their commitment to creating positive social impact, DLA Piper partners with organisations and initiatives that foster leadership and sustainable community outcomes. Through their generous sponsorship of the Emerging Leader Scholarship, DLA Piper supports the development of future parks and open space professionals, helping to empower young leaders who will shape greener, more resilient and connected communities for generations to come.