Jordyn Katipa-Martin
Senior Youth Worker
Jordyn is a descendent of Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Ruanui but was born and raised in Ōtepoti (Dunedin). She started teaching kapa haka and te reo Māori at 14 and fell in love with youth work and teaching.
After High School she continued to foster her passions by completing a Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Indigenous Development with a minor in Education at Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, University of Otago.
During her time at University she continued teaching and mentoring throughout the community to put the knowledge she was gaining at University into practice. Jordyn has worked in many different facets of youth work ranging from one on one peer mentoring, to high risk youth, to governance.
Jordyn brings a fresh new perspective and a wealth of experience to BGI as a Senior Youth Worker.
Flick her an email to get in touch today! Jordyn@bgi.org.nz