Deputy chief executive, Tumuaki Te Kāhui Kāinga Ora (Māori housing unit)
Previously chief executive of Te Kōhanga Reo National Trust.
Has held senior roles at Whitireia Community Polytechnic, the NZ Qualifications Authority, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry for Women and Te Puni Kōkiri.
Focused on a whanau-centred approach to development and recognition of the importance and place of Māori identity, language and culture in HUD.
Of Ngāti Porou, Ngāpuhi me Ngāti Kauwhata descent.