Nau mai haere mai Aileen Sweeney!
 
We are tino harikoa to welcome Aileen (she/her) on board the team here at Matuku Link. She will be helping out while Leah is on maternity leave.
 
Aileen is an ecologist with a passion for education and community outreach. While she loves being out in the field researching fascinating critters, nothing makes her happier than engaging people with their local environment and getting them excited about what’s right on their doorstep. There is magic to be found even in the smallest of green spaces after all!
 
After completing a PhD at the University of Auckland, she worked in environmental education and technical fieldwork across the Auckland region. This role helped her to discover her love for nature extends beyond the limits of academia. Aileen is excited to be part of this wonderful team and can’t wait to spend as much time as possible exploring all the wonders Matuku Link has to offer.

Contact Aileen at schools@matukulink.org.nz for anything education related.