Hailing from the Far North, with whakapapa to the far south, I now call Pōneke home.

People collaborating at a table with sticky notes and discussions, in an office setting.

I’m a Māori (Kāi Tahu, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha) and Pākehā design researcher, facilitator and strategist with 10 years’ experience in design and social innovation. 

I've worked in a large commercial organisation, local and central government, two agencies, and a charity. I draw on these diverse experiences to help you navigate complexity and design a better world.

Outside of mahi, I love having my hands in the dirt, my feet in the water, or my nose in a book.

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Read about my journey on Design Assembly

How I work

I care deeply about doing important work that makes a difference, and I’m pragmatic about what it takes.

  • I prioritise whakawhanaungatanga and take the time to understand your context, people, and vision.

    Building this foundation means I can better support you now, and into the future.

  • We’ll create a clear plan and check in often. You'll always know what's happening, when, and why.

    If things change, we'll work through that together too.

  • I value what works. I'm flexible and can draw on my diverse experiences to suit your needs.

    I'll sometimes gently challenge you, but it's never 'my way or the highway'.

  • I'm here to awhi you, your team, and the kaupapa.

    While I can happily lead the project from end-end, we'll work and learn together as one team so the mahi continues smoothly beyond my support.

Who I’ve worked with

  •  "Predator Free Porirua" logo on a green background.
  • Logo of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu with stylized green mountain, blue wave, and swirling design.
  • Auckland Council logo with red, blue, green, and black colors.
  • Logo of Innovation Unit featuring a black square with a white column and yellow top
  • Health Promotion Agency logo with text: "te hiringa hauora HEALTH PROMOTION AGENCY" and a green stylized "hpa."
  • StudioC logo with stylized script design
  • Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa logo featuring a stylized fern leaf.
  • Logo of Shift Foundation in bold black text on a white background.
  • Logo of Auckland City Mission with building illustrations.
  • Heart Foundation logo featuring a red heart with a white torch inside and the words "Heart Foundation" in black text.
  • Logo of Healthy Families New Zealand with stylized lettering
  • Logo of Te Aho o Te Kahu Cancer Control Agency with a geometric pattern.