“Once I commit I follow through and deliver. I’m all in.

I’m equally confident on the marae and in the boardroom. I’m currently serving on boards for Kura Kaupapa Māori, Iwi radio and the NZ Amateur Sports Association.

I'm an inspirational leader who creates strong vision. As CEO of Ngāti Porou East Coast Rugby Union I harnessed the uniqueness of the region, raising the Union’s profile, attracting investment, building a new office facility – positively impacting whānau through development on and off the field.

I'm an advocate for whānau wellness, and have worked as a Kōhanga Reo kaiako, voluntary youthworker, and wananga facilitator across Aotearoa. The insights from these roles ignited my passion for better outcomes for whānau, from education and employment, to health and housing.

A strong communicator with a background in the media – I'm no stranger to telling our stories.