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
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
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
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
Email losana.taungapeau@otago.ac.nz
Keilah Fox
Pacific Student and Community Support Advisor
From the Cook Islands, Keilah recently joined the Pacific Student and Community Support team after three years working as Communications Adviser (Pacific) for the Division of External Engagement. She has a Psychology and Communications degree and an honours qualification from Otago.
Contact
Email keilah.fox@otago.ac.nz
Our team also supports students studying in the Biomedical School departments, who are undertaking an undergraduate degree.
