Rate My Professor Marie Taufa

Marie Taufa serves as the Pacific Student and Community Support Adviser in the Division of Sciences at the University of Otago, located in Dunedin, New Zealand. Proudly Tongan, she recently joined the Pacific Student and Community Support team on secondment from the University of Otago Library, where she works as a Library Engagement Assistant – Pacific. Marie holds a Bachelor of Social Services, equipping her with foundational knowledge in social support services. Her role emphasizes uplifting Pacific students and communities through initiatives grounded in her personal values, lived experiences, and passion for collective wellbeing. She contributes to creating supportive environments that promote academic success and cultural affirmation for Pacific learners within the sciences.

The Division of Sciences at the University of Otago features a dedicated Sciences Pacific team, where Marie Taufa collaborates with colleagues to implement support strategies aligned with the Pacific Strategic Framework 2022–2030. This framework guides efforts to enhance Pacific student outcomes across diverse disciplines, including psychology, science communication, marine sciences, surveying, physics, and undergraduate programs in the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences. Marie's direct phone line is +64 3 556 5966, facilitating accessible support for students and community members.