Mel Katu

Mel Katu serves as the Māori success manager at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, where she promotes the enrollment of women in trade programs. Katu emphasizes the importance of empowering women in a traditionally male-dominated field and advocates for inclusive workplace cultures that recognize the value of female tradespeople. Through initiatives like Wāhine Māia, she works to ensure that women feel confident and supported as they enter the workforce, addressing the need for a shift in workplace culture and the dismantling of stereotypes.