Date and place of birth 26/10/1969, Invercargill - Murihiku
Ethnicity Tangata Tiriti
Current residence and electorate Paekakariki, Mana
Electorate: Mana
Educational and vocational qualifications BA Politics Otago University, CELTA
Current occupation Development Manager, New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities
Previous occupations Sue Bradford's EA 2007 - 2008, Executive Director YWCA Aotearoa NZ 1999-2003, Manager Hutt Valley Youth Health Service 1996-1999, Women's Coordinator NZUSA 1993-96, Wellington Women's Refuge Coordinator 1990-93.
Other work experience (inc. voluntary/unpaid) Youthline Dunedin 1988-1990, HELP Sexual Abuse Crisis Line 1991, Wellington Rape Crisis Board Wellington 2008, Women's Refuge Employment and Training Committees2007-present; Out in the Square Board 2007, Teacher, Akanksha 2007
Community Connections: NZUSA, Women's Information Network, Peace Movement Aotearoa, CID, ANGOA, NZFVWO, COGS, NZ Prostitutes' Collective, Drag Kings, NZAAHD, YWCA Aotearoa-NZ, Kotare, SFWU,UNITE, TEU, Local Government and academic connections.
Policy Interests/Expertise Non-violence, equity and social cohesion, community and voluntary sector issues, youth health, tertiary education, public health and sustainable cities. I have primarily worked alongside women, children and youth and have been involved with groups with a strong, Te Tiriti, poverty, and diversity analysis.
Additional information I am passionate about reducing inequality and promoting participation in society, locally and globally. With finite resources we need to work together with equal urgency on social and environmental fronts to create a fair and sustainable society. Green messages must connect with people's everyday lives and I am committed to making our messages relevant.
