Mary Ieremia-Allan

Mary Ieremia-Allan is a dedicated community and environmental advocate from Waikato, New Zealand, recognized for her passionate work in promoting Pacific knowledge systems and intergenerational engagement. Growing up as a first-generation New Zealander in a family of immigrants, she has been shaped by her parents' experiences and the critical thinking they encouraged. Currently in her final year of fashion/textile design at Massey University, Ieremia-Allan also leads the New Zealand Open Women's Touch Rugby Team and aspires to pursue a master's degree in art and politics. Her commitment to policy and governance aims to ensure that all communities thrive.