Leadership Network members
Aleisha Amohia
Aleisha Amohia (Te Ātihaunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Hāua, Cambodia, India) is a passionate advocate for gender and Indigenous rights in tech.
Aleisha is a software developer, speaker, and leader, recognised for her work when named a New Zealander of the Year Local Hero Medallist in 2025.
She holds roles with community organisations including National Council of Women, Innovative Young Minds, Tūhura Tech, and more. She has a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Management & Information Systems).
Aleisha is a Technical Lead at Catalyst in Wellington, building and supporting open source library technology.