I am a creative, and an activist for human rights living in Aotearoa New Zealand. My Panjābī Sikh refugee and Pākehā heritage informs my day to day, but living on unceded whenua means my focus is on decolonisation of the personal, political, and public. I advocate first and foremost for the intersectionally marginalised people around me.

My pronouns are they/them. I am a trans non-binary queer person. I have Endometriosis, a chronic and incurable illness. I am the Chairperson for the board of trustees for Insight Endometriosis.

I was first published in a book by Awa Wahine. ‘Kotahi’ was the first issue of their six-monthly printed magazine - a collection of writings by BIPOC wāhine and edited by wāhine Māori. I wrote ‘Rambles’ and was published online by Awa Wahine prior to being included in the book.

I’m currently a student at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato. I am completing a double major in English and Linguistics. I speak multiple languages and have been taught Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Spanish and te reo Māori over the course of my education.

As a disabled person of colour, I campaign for anti-racism and re-indigenisation through multiple mediums and organisations as a way to support the most marginalised people around me.

I am also a Converse AllStar. We’re a global community of creatives driving change to shape the future. I often work in partnership with locals in the creative community to realise projects on national and international fronts.

I have experienced first-hand the broken systems of Aotearoa and have had to fight to access the basics: healthcare, housing and education. I work to better represent my communities: the lifelong renters, the struggling students and the people rising up to fight the status quo. I have a history of volunteering and activism, and bring a huge range of lived experiences to any table, from supporting indigenous sovereignty and climate justice movements, to leadership roles in my communities.

I ran for Parliament in 2020 on the platform of gender equity, youth engagement, and climate justice. I continue to fight for indigenous sovereignty, queer rights and accessibility. I was the Green Party candidate for Hamilton East, and increased the party vote in the 2020 General Election.

I have been a minimum wage worker for retail, customer service, and hospo. I’ve managed campaigns and advised on social media. As a staff writer for Massive Magazine, I explored feature, news and culture pieces, with a portfolio of 14 published articles. I’ve been contracted by Fashion Journal Australia, Converse, Wellington Zinefest, Protect Our Whakapapa, Protect Ihumaatao and others.

As a young, queer, disabled, non-binary person of colour, I know that the system is built against our communities.

I am here to enact as much change as I possibly can; for all of us.