Mary Ieremia-Allan

Mary is a young advocate and activist with specific interests in how the environment, creative practices and inter-generational engagement better inform our every move in our community and professional work and more.

She is working as a research and technical assistant in seeing indigenous Samoan design practices revitalised under Massey University. She also leads World Vision conferences on climate change and food insecurity throughout the Pacific and has previously initiated forums and debate chambers with multiple local governments around New Zealand to see a greater increase in cultural competency and youth engagement.

Mary is committed to seeing local needs and priorities met and catered for under global UNESCO's work. In 2025, she will complete her Bachelor in Textile and Fashion Design and owes her educational and vocational success to the fabric of faith and people that have woven her in and sent her out from Sapapalii, Aleipata, Saoluafata, Falealili, Isle of Raasay and Pietermaritzburg.