Hanna Wiskari

Originally from Sweden, Hanna has called Auckland home since 2016. After studying music at the Academy of Music and Drama in Gothenburg and the Royal College of Music in Stockholm she has been active as a musician and educator for over 20 years.

Over the past 15 years, Hanna has served as an artistic mentor for Ethno, a global movement that brings together young adult musicians from around the world to share, learn and explore traditional and cultural music.

Since relocating to Aotearoa New Zealand, Hanna has increasingly focused on the organisational and community-building side of music. She co-founded Ethno New Zealand and its umbrella organisation, Arts Connections Oceania, both of which aim to foster intercultural connection through music and the arts. This shift in focus also inspired her to pursue an MBA in Arts Innovation through the Global Leaders Institute, where she continued to develop her leadership in the cultural and creative sectors.