Vision & Mission
We envision a world where workplaces bring out the best in their people, though equitable, inclusive cultures that give every employee enough support and challenge to grow.
To that end, we work with forward-thinking companies to create more equitable workplaces where all employees, particularly those from marginalised groups, can thrive.
Team
Our facilitators have lived and worked around the world, with roles in organisations ranging from small startups and community groups to large corporations. To date, we've brought ally skills to hundreds of people in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA. Read on for more about us:
Elina Ashimbayeva
Facilitator
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Elina is a co-founder of Storyo, a platform that shares journeys of women and gender diverse people in Aotearoa, and advocating for DEI through storytelling. She works as an Experience Designer in the health sector, with a background in product management and strategy in tech. She graduated with Honours in Biomedicine and recently completed her Human Rights degree.
Erica Austin
Facilitator
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Erica is an architectural graduate, social entrepreneur, community weaver, and photographer, as well as the founder of E.A.Curation. She has worked with non-profit organisations, government agencies, education providers, and companies offering creative solutions to help curate meaningful experiences. She graduated from the University of Auckland with a Masters in Architecture (Prof).
Lauren Peate
Founder
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Lauren has worked with tech companies around the world – from her time with Bain in San Francisco advising Fortune 500 tech companies to working as COO/advisor to startups across the Middle East. Lauren is also the CEO and founder of Multitudes, which provides team analytics to unlock happier, higher-performing teams. Lauren graduated from Stanford University with a degree in economics.
Vivian Chandra
Facilitator
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Vivian is passionate about using technology for the good of humanity. She works with startups and charities to optimise their technology strategy and align it with their business goals. She is also certified in agile team facilitation by ICAgile. Vivian graduated from the University of Auckland with a B.Sc. in Physics and a Masters in Sociology, she is currently a PhD Candidate in Education.