Matirini is a descendant of Ngati Putua, Ngati Uritaua and Ngati Arera of Rarotonga and Ngati Vaetoru of Rakahanga. She comes to us with an academic background in Pacific Studies and History and has a burning passion for advancing Pacific communities through education and learning. Matirini has extensive experience in the GLAM sector, focussing on Libraries and Museums and how they service Pacific and Māori communities. Her relationships crafted throughout these sectors have led her to our Museum where she now shares her knowledge as a Pacific Learning Specialist.