Social Impact Studio Student Leads 2025
Meet our epic team for 2025!!! đâïž
Tate - Global Citizens Café lead
Socials: @tate.agnew
Degree and year: BSc in Ecology minoring in History and Zoology
Hometown: Los Angeles, USA
Passionate about: too many things! The environment, human rights, supporting the arts, science, and so much more
Whatâs your outlet to express you and your personality? Art! Iâm a professional illustrator and always need to be creating, oil painting and sketching have been my main modes of expression recently
Gemma - Reading Oasis lead
Socials: @gem.odonnell
Degree and year: Law with a BA in Politics and History, 4th year
Hometown: TÄhuna Queenstown
Passionate about: travel and medieval history
Fav book? If We Were Villans by M. L. Rio - a dark academia themed mystery... need I say more?!
Best lazy dinner for one? pesto pasta
Fav way to destress? you will find me sitting in the botans, bagel in hand with a good book
Ana - Be A Mate and Good Deed and Feed lead
Socials: @ana4caro
Degree and year: Law and Environmental Management, 3rd year
Hometown: Porirua
Passionate about: creating positive spaces of belonging and connection
The dish youâre most confident making for others? Llapingachos - an Ecuadorian dish which are pan-fried potato patties, typically served with a fried egg, avocado, and lime pickled onions
Fav picnic spot? tunnel beach here in Dunedin!
Kevin @kvnstv1
Degree and year: computer science, 3rd year
Hometown: Purwakarta, Indonesia
Fav book and why? âguards! guards!â by terry pratchett. itâs my go to pick-me-up book for when iâm feeling down. âjoy in the morningâ by p. g. wodehouse does the trick as well
What was the âsong of the summerâ for you? Take Me to Where Your Heart Is by Q and Easy by Lionel Richie is a perennial hit too
Charlotte @charlo_smit
Degree and year: BSc in Chemistry and Politics, 3rd year
Hometown: TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland
Passionate about: helping others engage with and make a positive impact on their community
Whatâs at the top of your bucket list? I really want to travel to New York City and would love to see an episode of SNL taped live
What was the âsong of the summerâ for you? Girl, So Confusing by Charli xcx featuring Lorde
Rosa @ro..sa.t
Degree and year: Law and Politics, 4th year
Hometown: Te ĆȘpoko o Te Ika Wellington
The dish youâre most confident making for others? either vege risotto or focaccia (or both!)
What does a perfect day look like for you? anything involving bathing in as much sun as possible. i have been known to love a beach trip or two, especially when it involves sailing!
Fav paper so far and why? POLS319 Treaty Politics! its really well taught and a subject that we should all know at least a little bit about
Janelle @janelle_tinks
Degree and year: PhD in Psychology, 5th year
Hometown: waihĆpai Invercargill
Passionate about: mental health awareness and education, human connection, and music
What was the âsong of the summerâ for you? Ever Seen by Beabadoobee
Best series for study distraction? Gilmore Girls, One Tree hill, or Love island
Fav was to destress? yapping with the girlies
Alivia @aliviamcm
Degree and year: BSc in Marine Science and French, 3rd year
Hometown: TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland
Passionate about: Anything to do with the ocean, the environment, cool people, and social connection!
Best lazy dinner for one? Shakshouka! itâs a maghrebi dish of mostly tomatoes and eggs - iâve only just learnt about it and i think itâs fabulous
Fav way to destress? Frolicking in the sunshine! honestly doing anything in the sun makes me happy
James @jameszwc
Degree and year: Medicine, 3rd year
Hometown: TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland
Passionate about: health, wellbeing, and food
The dish youâre most confident making for others? sweet and spicy tofu salad or foccacia
What does a perfect day look like for you? rock climbing or surfing on a hot summer day followed by a picnic and relaxing in the sun with good food and company
Aniela @anielaendaya
Degree and year: Politics and communications, 3rd year
Hometown: TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland
Passionate about: learning about the world and all the reasons to celebrate it
Fav book and why? the little prince. a childhood classic!
Whatâs at the top of your bucket list? write and publish a book
Megan @megann.muir
Degree and year: law and politics, 4th year
Hometown: Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington
Fav book? âjust kidsâ by patti smith. Pattiâs life speaks directly to my love for The Velvet Underground, Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and the iconic films, artists, and fashion of the '60s and '70s. The book is a vivid telling of a transformative era which Iâm endlessly fascinated by. It is also a powerful reminder of the importance of creativity and forging your own path, no matter how messy or uncertain the journey may beâa sentiment I hold close and carry with me
Maddy @maddydunnett
Degree and year: Psychology Hons, 4th year
Hometown: TÄmaki Makaurau Auckland
Passionate about: advocating for the importance of mental healthcare and accessibility for the wider population
Fav picnic spot? I love going for a beach picnic at tomahawk beach!
Fav way to destress? going on a walk along the waterfront or doing a yoga class
Henry @h.briscoe
Degree and year: MA in Economics
Hometown: TÄhuna Queenstown
Passionate about: Too many things for my own good! From the performing arts to the social sciences (and of course volunteering), I tend to keep myself pretty busy...
What skill would you like to master? Guitar - such a versatile instrument with so many different techniques to learn, I think this will be a lifelong one!
What was your song of the summer? Skippin' Down The Sidewalk by Amelia Day - perked me up after some long days at the office!
