Ko Te Ahuahu tōku maunga
Ko Waitangi tōku awa
Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua tōku waka
Ko Parawhenua tōku marae
Ko Ngāti Korohue rātou ko Te Uri Taniwha, Ko Ngāti Hineira, ko Ngāti Hine ōku hapū
Ko Ngāpuhi tōku iwi
At the core of who I am, are my tīpuna, my ancestors and my cultural identity in being a fierce Wahine Māori. I acknowledge and breathe life into my purpose and my quest which is to serve others. The most important mātāpono|value that drives me is whakawhanaungatanga – the process of establishing and building relationships.
As an L&D/OD, HR Generalist and Indigenous Strategy professional for over 18 years I am driven by strong thought leadership and I’m in the business of adding value at a strategic and tangible level. My mission is to connect and translate strategic plans and organisational direction to people so that they understand how and why they do what they do. Building strong relationships and providing trusted advice is also a part of how I do things.
I am also an Indigenous Coach/Mentor and keynote speaker, I focus on helping organisations build authentic inclusive environments where it is safe for people to engage with Indigenous spaces, break down barriers and fears so they see the true value in weaving together our combined cultural superpowers. Cultural transformation is the future of all organisations, unleashing and empowering all people.
I am passionate, motivated, and inspired to co-create learning, culture and leadership, as well as calling out potential: everything I do is for the greater good of the whole.
