I stopped apologising for changing my mind.

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For a long time, I was told that having too many interests meant I lacked focus.

Breadth is a feature, not a flaw.

Now I know it's the thing that lets me see possibilities other people miss — and actually build them.

What Drives Me

Autonomy

I'm motivated by autonomy — mine and other people's. If the systems we build create dependency instead of capability, we have failed.

Calm over Chaos

Urgency is often a design flaw. I prioritize curiosity over certainty, and thoughtful responses over reactive noise.

Fairness

We need systems that reward the most thoughtful voice, not just the loudest one. Ethical, culturally grounded tech isn't a compromise — it's an opportunity most people haven't learned to see yet.

If it erodes autonomy,
it's not innovation.

I care deeply about how technology is designed and who it serves. I build for the margins, because that's where the real innovation happens.

The Long Game

I'm currently completing a Master's in Technological Futures while building tools that make access easier for everyday people.

Long term, I want the freedom to work from anywhere — to live overseas with my family for longer stretches, connect properly with our heritage, and keep solving problems that matter.

Not visiting. Immersing.

What I want to be known for

  • 01 Building ethical technology that expands autonomy
  • 02 Turning complexity into clarity
  • 03 Making things accessible that felt out of reach
  • 04 Paving the way for other Pasifika women
  • 05 Building things that actually get used

What I'm not interested in

  • Tokenistic work
  • Pretty artefacts that never get used
  • Work that doesn't align with my values
  • Burnout disguised as ambition

"Burnout is not a business model."

Still Here?

That probably means we think the same way.