Charlotte Mitchell

How would your friends describe you in a couple of sentences?
The first thing my friends would probably say is I am outgoing and love a good convo! I think they would say I am a loyal friend and relentlessly positive (definitely a glass-half-full type of gal)
 

If you could be a crayon, what colour would you be?
Pink!

 
What do you spend your time on?
I am a big reader! So I spend a lot of time reading and trying to reach my Goodreads goal for the year! If I am not doing that you can find me swimming or hanging out with my friends and whanau. I also have a massive passion for helping people be more engaged civically so I spend some time volunteering at Community Law and working on engagement in our communities

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Where is your favourite place in the Waikato?
Lake Karapiro, I went to primary school out here and it reminds me so much of my childhood.

 

 

Who inspires you?
My Mum and Dad! They are both teachers and have been a massive inspiration. They are Role-Models to me and I am sure many other students they have taught!

 

What’s the most courageous thing you’ve ever done?
Moving out of home

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What’s the one thing you've learnt lately that's made a big difference on your journey?

The art of saying no, it is important not to spread yourself too thin and make sure you accept opportunities that align with your beliefs. I used to be a massive people pleaser but I have learned you need to put boundaries and do things that reflect your own kaupapa.

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What inspired you to join Seed Waikato?
The incredible people who work for Seed! And the amazing mahi they do. I have always admired their commitment to systems change and I wanted to contribute to it!

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What’s the best thing you bring to Seed Waikato?
I bring a huge passion for systems change and rangatahi engagement

 

What's been a highlight for you so far at Seed Waikato?

Working with like-minded individuals

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What does Seed Waikato mean to you?
Empowering, fostering, and nurturing the power of the collective

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