VALUE: WHAKAWHANAUNGATANGA
LIV FOUNTAIN
COMMITTEE CHAIR
My name is Liv Fountain. I live with Cerebral palsy, and I am currently studying for a Bachelor of Social Sciences, majoring in social policy and psychology at the University of Waikato.
I’m very passionate about disability advocacy. Things haven’t always been inclusive. I believe that everyone with a disability should have equal opportunity to thrive in addition to I.Lead, I am an active member of the Halberg Youth Council and within my community disability sport and recreation organisation.
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ELEANOR RAWSON
COMMITTEE DEPUTY CHAIR
Kia Ora,
My name’s is Eleanor Rawson. I was born and raised in Dunedin/Central Otago but currently living in Waikato. I descend from Kai Tahu/Kati Mamoe, and I live with invisible disabilities, AUDHD and C-PTSD. Due to these, I have had health issues for my entire life.
I graduated with my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education in 2022 and have been spending the last two years volunteering for Xabilites, another sister charity, where I sit on a committee board while I figure out what I want to do with my Bachelor’s. I just completed the Empowered program through I.lead and am excited to contribute alongside future change-makers within the disability space.
HENRY STILWELL
COMMITTEE MEMBER
My name is Henry, and I have William’s syndrome.
I joined I.Lead because I want to be a voice for people who have trouble speaking out, and I want to prove that disabled people can be a part of the disability social justice community no matter what condition they have. I’m passionate about sports, and I also like posting on TikTok.
ASHER LEWIS
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Kia Ora, my name is Asher Lewis. I have a condition called Scheuermann’s disease, which caused compression to my spinal cord.
I currently work as a wheelchair skills peer mentor, and hope to have a career in occupational therapy. I use my lived experience to advocate for a better future and more opportunities for rangatahi whaikaha. I aim for a future where people aren’t surprised by what disabled people can do, it’s just a part of life.
Melakai Robinson
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Kia Ora,
