Alanis (Ngāti Maniapoto me Ngāti Raukawa) is an Engagement Lead at ICE (Inspire, Create, Engage), living out her love and passion for Māori Culture and her people empowering rangatahi in The Growth Project - Whakaahu Whakamua.

Coming from a small rural town to Auckland to pursue her studies, Alanis discovered at Uni a passion for her culture and Māori and subsequently switched her Event Management degree to Māori Development. Alanis has put these both to use with experience working in both Central and Local Government Agencies.

Alanis has a huge heart for her Whānau, Māori success and growth. Influencing the systematic oppression of Tangata Māori, Mātauranga and Tikanga Māori are what all Alanis’ mahi strives towards.