Jess Lee

Tauiwi Caucus Manager: tauiwi@toah-nnest.org.nz

Kia ora, I was born in Hastings, and consider both the Hawkes Bay and Wellington home.  I currently live in Auckland with my husband, two young boys, and our dog.  I am a registered social worker with varied work background – I have worked in family violence and mental health, and most recently in sexual violence managing a dedicated and passionate team of social workers.

My role at TOAH-NNEST is to support the day-to-day operations of our National Office. I enjoy this role as it is challenging and rewarding.  I enjoy working alongside our members, and coming up with creative ways to communicate with and support them.

I feel privileged to be part of a treaty-based organisation and am committed to working with my Ngā Kaitiaki Mauri colleagues to work towards an equitable society for all.

Georgina Dajevic

Tauiwi Caucus Project & Networks Coordinator: tauiwiprevention@toah-nnest.org.nz

Kia Ora, I am the project and network coordinator for Tauiwi Caucus. My role is to support the manager with projects and ensure the networks run smoothly. I enjoy working in a treaty-based organization as it is such a unique and informative experience.

My goal has always been to work in the SV sector. I started this journey by completing a criminology degree. This led me to work in the cyber-security sector as an intelligence analyst and OSINT specialist. I began my role at TOAH-NNEST in November 2022 and have enjoyed learning about the sector. In 2024 I will be continuing my studies by completing a master’s in criminology.

Rasela Luapo

Tauiwi Caucus Pasifika lead: pasifikalead@toah-nnest.org.nz 

Rasela is of Samoan descent and is based in Wellington. Rasela was born and raised in Porirua where she lives with her husband and their three children. Rasela is a Coordinator for the National Family Violence / Sexual Violence Pacific Practitioner’s Forum.

Cecilia Bessie Vakameilalo-Kioa

Tauiwi Caucus Pasifika Support: pasifikasupport@toah-nnest.org.nz 

Cecilia is of Tongan and Samoan descent and is based in Auckland. Cecilia currently serves the kaupapa of Leadership NZ as a group facilitator and programme connector, for The Mana Moana Experience (Community Service Leadership Programme), Tū Mau Mana Moana (Public Service Leadership programme) and the NZ Leadership Programme; and is now a Coordinator for the National Family Violence / Sexual Violence Pacific Practitioner’s Forum.