Romy Lee
Youth Advisory/Peer Lead

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Name:
Romy Lee
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Position:
Youth Advisory/Peer Lead
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Mobile Number:
+64 27 778 3316
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Email:
romy.lee@auckland.ac.nz
Romy is passionate about bringing forward the voice of youth and advocates for young people having a place at the top table, contributing to policy development and service design and delivery.
Romy’s expertise in the youth lived experience realm has been recognised by a number of organisations including international colleagues and media.
She is currently the Youth Advisory/Peer Workforce Development Lead at Whāraurau, Aotearoa's national workforce development programme for those working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children, youth and whanau with mental health and addiction needs.
Romy holds a Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice. In her private practice, she supports young people to walk through their mental health and alcohol and other drug journey.