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Our mission
To connect New Zealand's STEM industry and businesses with schools/kura, communities, and outreach providers to enhance STEM education, giving every learner the opportunity to engage with real-world mātauranga Māori, science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Our vision
A diverse and equitable STEM-literate Aotearoa New Zealand where local businesses are rich with local talent.
SAA Team
Ying Yang
STEM Manager
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Jonathan Longstaff
Operations & Communications Officer
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Dr Erika Freemantle
WeSTEM Project Manager
Dr Rajshree Krishnan
Data & Evidence Manager
STEM Alliance Aotearoa is hosted by Te Hononga Akoranga COMET, an independent charitable trust aiming to make education more equitable and accessible for all. We work with partners across industry and the education sector to create more equitable STEM pathways, supporting science participation in the community and building STEM literacy and capability. We ensure that the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi are a key focus within the work that we do.
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