Profile
Keynote Speaker, Panelist, MC
Tupe is an engaging speaker, skilled presenter and powerful storyteller who has spent her professional and personal life advocating for diversity and inclusion.
The Samoan/Fijian Kiwi is the creator of an award nominated web series on unconscious bias called "Misadventures of a Pacific Professional" Her chat show, "Talanoa with Tupe", showcases successful Pacific peoples in a range of different fields. She is the co-founder of the first Pasifika Youth Short Film Competition, and an independent singer/songwriter.
Tupe is a law graduate and former diplomat who has a seat on various boards and advisory groups offering her expertise in areas such as international trade, philanthropy, media, and engaging with Asia and the Pacific. She is also a leader in the philanthropic sector.
In 2020, Tupe was recognised as one of the University of Auckland’s 40 under 40 and won the diversity category in the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards. This year Tupe was named as one of New Zealand’s most Influential Lawyers by NZ Lawyer Magazine in the category of Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal Justice.
Pronoun
She/Her
Ethnicity
Samoan
Location
Wellington, New Zealand
Social Links
Skills
Compere/MC, Keynote Speaker, Panel Facilitator, Panellist
Interests
Asia Pacific region , Diversity & Inclusion, International Trade , Leadership, Unconscious bias
Speaking Topics
Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership, Unconscious Bias, The Power of Listening, Building Effective Relationships
Event Highlights
| 2022 | FirstGas Interview, FirstGas Group - Interviewee | ||
| 2021 | Golf NewZealand Summit | ||
| 2021 | International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast | ||
| 2021 | The New Zealand Women's Leadership Symposium | ||
Testimonials (2)
CAANZ Women in Business Conference 2021Tupe has a combination of humility, honesty, authenticity and diverse leadership experience. I have been very impressed by her ability to listen effectively, speak genuinely and in depth on the subject, use inspirational examples that add a lot of value to the conversation, be very empowering and bring out the best in her listeners.
Eugenia Postoenko | Professional Development Consultant
Chartered Accountants Australia, New Zealand