Greer Ford-McNaighton
Senior Youth Engagement Specialist - Te Kaunihera o Pōneke (Wellington City Council)

How do you identify yourself?
She/Her

What is a fun fact about you?
I am currently studying Te Reo Māori at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

If you had to introduce yourself in one paragraph, what would you say?
Born and raised in Pōneke, with a background in youth development, I work at Wellington City Council leading our youth engagement and supporting our Strategy for Children and Young People. I am passionate about creating an equitable, Aotearoa, that centers the wellbeing of people and the planet and believe that empowering tāmariki and rangatahi are the key to achieving this. I live on the cost and am partial to a sunrise swim, a sunset run and a coconut hot chocolate anytime.

What is your star sign?
Cancer

What is your favorite food?
Fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream (ideally eaten in the sun).

Who is your celebrity crush?
My 15 year old self would be furious if I didn't say a member of One Direction…

What’s your karaoke song?
Anything by Taylor Swift

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?
Pottery