OUR EDUCATOR TEAM
Sylvia
Kia ora! I'm Sylvia and I have been a casual educator at RPE since early 2020. I moved to Tāmaki Makaurau from Ōtautahi - Christchurch where I grew up, for this amazing job opportunity. Finishing high school it was my dream to get involved in spreading awareness and positive messaging around healthy sex and relationships. This combined with a passion for social justice and ending sexual violence, lead me to Otago University where I did a degree in Gender Studies, something I am so happy to get to put to use every day in this mahi. Outside of work my main hobbies are cooking, dancing and spending time with my friends. You'll often find me in the kitchen cooking up storm, blasting music and dancing away. Ngā mihi!
Kirsty
Kirsty works alongside young people and communities to explore consent, respect, and healthy relationships. She is passionate about creating learning spaces that feel safe, honest, and engaging — where people can ask questions, challenge ideas, and build confidence in navigating relationships.
She is committed to prevention education that feels practical and relevant to everyday life, helping people recognise their values and put consent into practice in meaningful ways. With a background in design and communications, she brings creativity and clarity to her workshops, making complex topics accessible and relatable.
Sam
Sam has been an RPE educator for ten years now - wow so long, why are you still here Sam??? Because I love it!!! I get to do two awesome jobs - doing actings on the TV, and talking to young people about consent and healthy sexual relationships - dream life! I also got to write those two amazing short films you watch in Bodysafe classes - cool awesome fun times! I’m a graduate of both Victoria University (Philosophy) and Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School (Acting), and apart from my wife, my baby son child, my family / friends, and my cat, my favourite things are theme parks and chocolate.
Huiming
Tashina
Ko Taupiri te Maunga, Ko Waikato te Awa, Ko Tainui te Waka, Ko Waikato te Iwi, Ngati Mahuta te Hapu, Potatu te Tangata, Te Puea te Marae, Ko Tashina Whaanga ahau. Nga mihi nui kia koutou. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.
Born in Auckland, Tashina grew up being the oldest of six girls who attended Epsom Girls Grammar School. Tashina graduated from the Bachelor of Social Services in Bi-Culturalism and as a hobby passed a number of vehicle licensing tests to allow her to drive big trucks which she enjoys. Tashina loves working with young Tauira in Auckland and helping them strive for the best in life and becoming the leaders of tomorrow. She encourages youth to aim high now to become the individuals they want to be in the future.
“Ko te mutunga oranga, he timatanga kaha” (Winning starts with a strong beginning).
