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Dr Edmond Fehoko Dr Edmond Fehoko

Associate Dean Pacific (Sciences)

Dr Edmond Fehoko is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Human Nutrition and serves as the Associate Dean Pacific (Sciences).

Dr Fehoko’s Associate Dean Pacific role sees him leading the implementation of the Pacific Strategic Framework 2022 – 2030 across the Division of Sciences – University of Otago.

Contact
Dr Edmond Fehoko
Email edmond.fehoko@otago.ac.nz

Dr Vanisha Mishra-Vakaoti

Teaching Fellow (Co-ordinator, Pacific Student Support – Sciences)

From Fiji, Vanisha attained her PhD at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and has spent over 13 years as a research and teaching consultant. She joins the team in a new role of Teaching Fellow and Coordinator for the team.

Vanisha’s core work includes supporting and growing Pacific postgraduate students in the Division of Sciences.

Contact
Dr Vanisha Mishra-Vakaoti
Email vanisha.mishra-vakaoti@otago.ac.nz

Keenan Masina

Pacific Student and Community Support Advisor

Of Samoan and Cook Island descent, Keenan completed a Commerce degree at the University of Auckland.

Keenan supports students in Physical Education, Geology, Botany, Ecology, Mathematics and Statistics

Contact
Keenan Masina
Email keenan.masina@otago.ac.nz

Losana Taungapeau-Ikahihifo

Pacific Student and Community Support Advisor

With a Bachelor of Teaching from Otago, Losana started her Pacific Student and Community Support role in 2022 and has recently returned from maternity leave.

Psychology, Science Communication, Marine Sciences, Surveying and Physics

Contact
Losana Taungapeau-Ikahihifo
Email losana.taungapeau@otago.ac.nz

Natalie Snook-Nu'u

Pacific Student and Community Support Advisor

Natalie has a Bachelor of Commerce from Otago and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the University of Auckland.

Natalie supports students from the Chemistry, Zoology, Computer Science, Food Science and Human Nutrition departments.

Contact
Natalie Snook-Nu'u
Email natalie.snook@otago.ac.nz

Our team also supports students studying in the Biomedical School departments, who are undertaking an undergraduate degree.

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