A circle of protection for your Sanity, Sovereignty, and Safety.
“We believe that safety is a fundamental right, not a paid privilege. Our board brings together the highest levels of clinical psychology, law, frontline social work, and institutional governance to ensure that the Digital Pā is a secure, sovereign space for all whānau.”
The Governance Circle
| Andrea Munro | Traceyanne Herewini |
| Strategic Analyst & Systems Advisor | Senior Clinical Advisor |
| The Analyst: LLB, MBM (Distinction). Expert in deconstructing complex family separation and legal dynamics. | The Clinical Anchor: Registered Psychologist (20+ years). Expert in ACT, DBT, and EMDR trauma-informed care. |
| Crystal Te Hira | Rowena Kapa |
| Systems & Police Liaison | Strategic Governance & Data Sovereignty |
| The Shield: Registered Social Worker. Expert in Police Family Harm dynamics and frontline crisis management. | The Backbone: Corrections & Security specialist. Guardian of Māori Data Sovereignty and institutional integrity. |
Our Commitment to You
To ensure Staying Safe and Sane remains a true Sanctuary, our board operates under four non-negotiable pillars:
- Clinical Integrity: Every de-escalation tool is vetted by registered psychologists using evidence-based frameworks.
- Māori Data Sovereignty: We protect your information with the same intensity we protect your physical safety. Your data is never sold or used for corporate statistics.
- Digital Equity: We are actively looking into ensuring these tools are accessible with a $0.00 mobile balance.
- Systemic Accountability: We hold space for you when the systems (legal, health, or corporate) feel overwhelming or confusing.
Staying Safe and Sane 