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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND PROJECTS

As well as my academic research, I have been involved in the community and voluntary sector and undertaken work in policy and consulting. This page highlights a small selection of my professional experiences and some major projects I have been involved in. 

Media Outreach on Philosophy and Politics

I have published widely in the mainstream media on issues as diverse as euthanasia,  higher education, religion and morality, John Rawls' political philosophy, refugees, media ethics, and homelessness. I have also appeared on a national television programme (Television New Zealand, TV1) to discuss community, diversity, and multiculturalism.

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St John Ambulance

I was involved with St John New Zealand in various volunteering capacities for over 11 years (including as a Cadet and Youth Leader, Ambulance Officer and Diversity/Inclusion Advisor.

 

From 2015 to 2018, I was the Divisional Manager of New Zealand's largest division. At the time, I was the youngest person appointed to the role. I was awarded the Minister of Health's Youth Volunteer of the Year (runner-up) Award for my work promoting diversity and inclusion while in this role. 

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Assisted in the creation of MAS Foundation​

Working as a consultant for a boutique management consultancy firm contracted by MAS, I was instrumental in the set up of a new charitable trust with responsibility for allocating multi-million dollar grants to promote health equity. 

State of Volunteering Report 2020 and 2022

The State of Volunteering report is a flagship publication in the voluntary and community sector, highlighting challenges and opportunities. I was the Principal Author and Project Director of the 2020 and 2022 editions.

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