Cross-Polynate combines creative, collaborative leadership and indigenous participatory approaches to build social connectedness that enables aiga, youth and community wellbeing.Our Cross-Polynate Avengers are: -Cultural Competency/ Intelligence Coaches (Māori & Tagata Moana / Pasifika) -Youth & Community Development Practitioners-Creatives-Facilitators -Researchers/ Evaluators and Events people who live and breathe Talanoa, the Vā, Co-design, and walking the journey with people and organisations.

-Co-designing a Pacific Outcomes Framework-Strategic partnerships and engagement -Learning and development

The LinC Project (Leadership in Communities) was designed in 2015 specifically to support and enhance local leadership and recognised change agents drawn from the voluntary, NGO and also central and local government sectors across Greater Christchurch As a FACILITATOR in the Action Learning Groups my role is to:-Provide a safe space for leaders to reflect and interact -Grow thriving leaders who are active in their communities.-Provide accessible leadership development opportunities for community leaders.Puāwai is an inclusive and diverse programme, a 10-month mentoring and leadership programme for 40 rangatahi who are from marginalised communities: Māori, Pacific, Muslim, the Rainbow community and the Disability community. It was co-designed with many rangatahi and is a partnership between, Leadership Lab, YMCA, the Ministry of Youth Development, Wayne Francis Trust and Te Pūtahitanga.

The Uru Mānuka Education Trust oversees the group of seven schools who have been part of Manaiakalani Outreach Programme since 2015. This trust seeks to bridge the inequity of access to digital technology for disadvantaged schools.- Define objectives for financial growth, including investments and revenue generation plans.- Provide continuous review of organisational activities as compared to mission statement and yearly plans.

Supporting the Community, Partnerships and Programmes team with the MSD-COVID 19 Recovery Package.-Data and insights -Community intelligence-Pacific Prosperity Strategy Implementation-Co-creating a National Pacific Youth Action Plan

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) established a Pacific Reference Group (PRG) in November 2018 to contribute to the development of a national strategy and action plan for working with Pacific people. This will:• be external facing to show MSD’s transparency to all New Zealanders regarding its commitment to Pacific people• require all parts of MSD to participate and contribute to its implementation • have a life expectancy of four years alongside internal work streams that will be reviewed every year and ensure Pacific clients and communities are central to its success.The role of the PRG is to provide advice that will assist with the development of:• an MSD strategy and action plan for working with Pacific people• a plan on how MSD can engage Pacific entities and communities to ensure Pacific voices are clearly reflected and articulated in the strategy and action plan.The PRG comprises of ten members, a combination of up to five MSD staff members and five external Pacific leaders who together reflect diversity across Pacific communities, NGOs, and the business, industry and employer sectors. This number of members is considered large enough to give a range of various perspectives and experiences, but small enough to enable members to work effectively as a group.

The Ministry of Youth Development - Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi, administered by MSD- encourages and supports young people, aged between 12-24 to develop and use knowledge, skills and experiences to participate confidently in their communities.The Southern Regional Relationship Manager leads working together, ensuring the rangatahi's youth development needs are at the centre of decision making. This is then reflected in the youth sector, Iwi, NGO's, local government, wider community with agencies, and other organisations engaging in partnerships and increased opportunities to work together to share resources and expertise in providing programmes and services for young people. The role engages with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure delivery to government expectations. This is a senior and influential position within the community, and a high standard of personal and professional leadership is required.

Parent elected TrusteeCo-led the community engagement for the Principal’s recruitment 2019-2020

Regenerate Christchurch is a new entity, established in 2016 to lead the regeneration of Christchurch. The team is focused on achieving the regeneration of a city that residents, business owners and investors desire. As an engagement advisor my role entailed: -Writing my MBA thesis on youth engagement for the Red Zone, the biggest regeneration project in the history of New Zealand. -Provide project leadership -Co-design and co-deliver engagement projects-Stakeholder engagement -Serve as a client relationship manager through frequent communication and visits.-Interface with the project executive teams, including regular reporting to my GM of Partnerships, Engagement and Strategy.-Cultivate relationships with project partners.-Serve as liaison between the engagement team and the client leadership teams.-Travel as needed. Find out more at: http://www.regeneratechristchurch.nz/about-us/

National (NZ)and Canterbury Regional Slam Poetry Champion 2017.Guest performances and workshops in 2018: TEDx Christchurch, Wellington Poetry in motion, JAFA Slam-Auckland, Queensland Poetry Festival, Cairns Arts Festival, Christchurch Word Festival, Dunedin Young Writer’s Festival and Christchurch City Council Women’s Suffrage Event.

Lecturing and delivering the Pacific Migration Paper and 006 English paper for the Certificate of University Preparation course.

Cashmere High School offers its students a broad choice of subjects and activities in a caring, supportive, secondary school learning environment. It is proud of the sense of community among staff and students, and this is reflected in its record of academic, sporting and cultural successes. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal excellence, and also develop a sense of service and belonging.Cashmere High School fosters student leadership and is committed to a successful partnership between home and school as a key ingredient of positive and successful secondary school experiences for its students.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme, or JET Programme, seeks to enhance internationalisation in Japan by promoting mutual understanding between the people of Japan and those of other nations. The Programme aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange at the local level through the fostering of ties between Japanese youth and foreign youth alike.