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Candidate is proud to serve as the 2025 OUMSA Welfare Officer, supporting student wellbeing through peer support and organising events like Welfare Week. They’ve led initiatives including therapy dogs, yoga, mental health chats, and cultural events with PIHPSA, TOKŌ, and ROMSA. They also coordinate welfare teams at social events to ensure safe spaces. Peers have shared that their empathy, advocacy, and presence have helped them navigate challenges. They’re dedicated to creating a compassionate, inclusive community that supports students beyond academics.

Candidate is a humble, selfless leader and the current New Zealand Medical Students Association (NZMSA) President, dedicated to uplifting medical students nationwide—especially Māori and international students. They’ve led numerous initiatives to strengthen support networks, often without recognition or compensation. Known for their kindness and ability to connect with others, they balance this demanding role with their final year of med school, past academic tutoring, marathon running, and being a former national tennis player. They’re an inspiring friend and a truly deserving candidate.

From a low SES background, I work to improve access for students facing similar systemic barriers. Through the Pathway to Tertiary Education Network (PTEN), I’ve helped drive policy change across high schools and university. I also directly mentor Māori, Pacific, Refugee, and low SES students—supporting their entry into medicine and other health professional programs. My focus is long-term change: ensuring students don’t just get in, but are represented, supported, and able to thrive.

Candidate is committed to supporting the wellbeing of Māori and Pasifika medical students. As a Te Oranga member, they advocate nationally, while locally through Ngā Puna Hauora, they help foster whānau and cultural belonging. On WHPSA, they promote interprofessional student wellbeing, ensuring access to support and advocacy. Balancing study and leadership deepens their understanding of student pressures and fuels their passion for creating safe, inclusive spaces where students uplift, empower, and support one another.

Candidate strives to foster kindness, safety, and connection among their fellow tauira. They work to uplift others, believing a strong foundation of support benefits the collective journey in medicine. This year, they received an award for their contribution to early medical learning, and last year a Dean’s Commendation—both voted on by peers and faculty. These reflect their commitment to service, collaboration, and care. They're humbled by their experiences and remain dedicated to supporting the medical whānau every step of the way.