Tania began as a volunteer in 2009 and became our first full-time paid employee

in 2017. Her role at that time involved programme and event development and

implementation, general administration, community liaison and resource

development. She moved to the leadership role of GM in 2021 which involves

strategic direction, operations and HR leadership, networking and enhancing

Mīharo’s reputation. Tania's organisational skills are superb and her 7-year

career as a classroom teacher trained through a bi-cultural degree programme,

have added to the range of qualities that assist her in the role. She has a passion

for supporting young people to reach their potential. She is well connected and

respected within the community and her cultural knowledge is valued. Her

whānau include her husband, three adult tamariki, Kai the potiki and 2

mokopuna kōtiro.