Since his return to NZ mid 2020, Marcus has been working for Digital Natives Academy to design, create and provide digital programs to youth and schools in New Zealand ranging from esports, content creation and game design to digital wellbeing and online safety while also working to lessen the digital divide and lack of proper digital access. The flagship program, Te Iwi Matihiko, is a values based approach to digital wellbeing drawing from Tikanga Maori and is filling an important gap within our country. Alongside DNA, Marcus has helped forge partnerships with other groups around the country which has seen him help run Get into Games, the High School Esports League, the Empowered Digital Tour and Festival and the Matauranga Wero Hanga. These partnerships accumulated in the formation of Te Papatipu Matihiko. My background: Highly experienced DJ with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry for over 20 years both in NZ and overseas. Experienced and skilled with social media management and marketing as well as community building and management. Experienced teacher with 10 years teaching ESL in South Korea Experience with event management more recently focused on esports. Tournament organisation and hosting as well as production and broadcasting events. Bachelor of physical education focused in sports coaching, management and performance training at the University of Otago. Experience with coaching in various sports and esports across a range of levels and ages and a good mind for tactical analysis and performance breakdowns.