Romy is passionate about bringing forth the voice of youth and advocates for young people having a place at the top table contributing to policy development and service design and delivery. 

She is currently the Youth Advisory/Peer Workforce Development Lead at Whāraurau, Aotearoa's national workforce development programme for those working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children, youth and whanau with mental health and addiction needs.  

Romy holds a Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice and is passionate about empowering young people to join the mental health and addiction workforce.