Kia ora, I'm a pākehā woman from Canada, living in Tamaki Mākaurau, Auckland. I am interested in supporting children to thrive in their communities, which is related to their visual development. My research stems from my early personal interest in vision, my experience in supporting people with low vision through the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and my volunteer work with Kilimanjaro Community Eye Center (KCCO). FIELDS OF RESEARCH Vision science Paediatrics Health equity