Student leaders and voice

Celena (she/her)

Tēnā koutou! Nō Turtle Island ahau. Ko Beck te whānau. Ko Celena ahau.

I’m passionate about travel and have been lucky enough to live in some incredible cities—New York City, Melbourne, and Berlin. Since winter 2023, I've called Aotearoa home, and it's been a joy getting to know the many cultures and personalities that make this place so unique.

I became a Student Leader because I love helping others find answers—and because I believe that if something isn’t working, we should work together to improve it. So come say hi! Let’s chat, collaborate, and make things better for all :)

Curtis Stewart

Conservation

Hi, and nice to meet you. This is my first year studying at WITT. I joined the student leader team because I want to help people achieve and encourage them to do their best.

I want all students to have a great learning experience and to play a part in achieving this.

Erin Hemara-Wahanui 

Barbering

I recently completed two years of te reo Māori studies at WITT, achieving Levels 2 and 3. I am now studying towards the New Zealand Certificate in Barbering (Level 4). My classmates affectionately call me “Aunty,” and although we've only been together for a short time we’ve built a strong and supportive bond.

I joined the Student Leader group as I am passionate about tertiary education provision in Taranaki and making WITT the best place it can be for all learners. So if you feel changes can be made to make your learning journey the best it can be, come talk to me or any of the student leaders representing your voice here at WITT. No reira Tena koutou Tena koutou Tena koutou katoa.

Jerin Reji (he/him)

Construction management with strands in Quantity Surveying

Hi, 

I'm Jerin, a Year one International student studying Construction management with strands in Quantity Surveying. I have always had an interest in meeting and talking to new people, hear their stories and learn from them.

I choose to be a student leader to represent all the students on campus, to give them a voice, be heard and get them the help they require. I believe I'm a good listener so say hi when you see me around campus. 

Natasha Sellar

Architectural Technology

Konnichiwa. I have always had an interest in buildings and their design often taking influence from the past for how it can benefit our future in terms of design and materials which is what lead me to study Architecture.

I have the great pleasure of being a mother to 3 wonderful boys.

One of my key qualities is that I’m compassionate which is what lead me to becoming a student leader. To be someone who anyone can come to for a listening ear and if the need arises to be an advocate in your corner.

Suhail Walia (he/him)

Construction Management

Kia ora, 

As an international student with a passion for leadership, I have consistently strived to be a proactive voice for my fellow students. My journey in student leadership began long before I arrived at WITT, and it has been a driving force in my academic and personal growth. 

My interest centres around embracement, empathy, and active listening. Whether it’s small talk with a student or addressing larger issues, I believe in the power of open communication.  Feel free to have a coffee anytime you see me in campus.