Over 16 experience developing and managing strategic relationships and building networks, providing strategic advice and advocacy to communities, corporate and government stakeholders to realise opportunities, achieve shared goals, support collaborative projects and community-led development.10 years NZ experience building and maintaining strong working relationships within the community, public and private sector across the Auckland region and nationally. This includes Māori and Pacifica community stakeholders and those providing support to our communities of greatest need.Provide national and regional subject matter expertise (SME) advice on public libraries, digital literacy and digital equity to support policy development, strategic planning, service and programme delivery.Contributor to national research and sector consultations as subject matter expert digital literacy and digital equity in Aotearoa.Strong background in Public/Academic Libraries and Information Management and well developed, proven research, analytical skillsRelational leadership skillsPractice a systems thinking approachStrong Project management skills with experience in service development and implementationI am driven my a strong sense of social justice and believe in creating equitable access to opportunities, information and knowledge to empower individuals and communities.Specialties: Community Engagement (IAP2), Co-design/UX, Information Management, Relationship Management, Cross-Sector experience Public/Private/Community, Research, Analysis and Report Writing, Bid Writing, Volunteer Management, Communication and Organisational Skills, Networking, Producing Online Content, Event Management, Project Management.