Shae Parsons is a Māori Innovation Product Advisor at Callaghan Innovation, where she integrates Mātauranga Māori with her tech expertise to empower Māori entrepreneurs. With degrees in Communications and Business, and completing a Master’s in Computer and Information Science focused on indigenous data sovereignty, Shae has a strong tech background. Her strengths include product design, translating technical concepts for all audiences, and product management. As an ambassador for She Sharp, she champions collaboration, inclusivity, and diversity in tech. Shae’s achievements include receiving the AUT Internz International Scholarship in 2019 and the AUT Significant Student Scholarship.