Violette Perry

Violette Perry is a groundbreaking Kiwi athlete and recent Yale graduate, recognized as the first woman to play on the Yale men's water polo team, a significant achievement in the history of the sport. Raised in Bangkok before moving to New Zealand, Perry excelled in academics and athletics, ultimately earning a scholarship to Yale where she balanced rigorous studies in economics with her athletic commitments. Her journey reflects both personal determination and a commitment to breaking barriers in male-dominated fields. After graduating, she returned to New Zealand to compete in the national water polo league while planning her future career in management consulting.