Dr Acushla Deanne Sciascia
PKW Incorporated Ngāruahinerangi, Ngāti Ruanui, Te Ati Awa
About this speaker
Dee Sciascia, an uri of Taranaki Mounga, is deeply committed to representing and advocating for the iwi to whom she whakapapa. With a strong foundation in taiao-centred kaupapa, her work is intrinsically mokopuna-focused, ensuring that future generations benefit from sustainable and tikanga-led decision-making.
Her expertise spans research, strategy, climate change, and adaptation, where she consistently advocates for the protection of taiao and the empowerment of communities through mātauranga Māori. Dee brings a wealth of knowledge in rangahau and wānanga, contributing to initiatives that integrate indigenous wisdom with contemporary solutions.
Passionate about her people, her mounga, her whenua, and her wai, Dee’s dedication to haukāinga and ūkaipō is unwavering. While not a trained scientist, her significant contributions to mātauranga, science, and research are widely recognised. She believes her voice and experience will add meaningful value to governance spaces such as the PKW Board, where she aspires to champion taiao-centred approaches for the benefit of generations to come.
