Dr. SUNITA GAUTAM - THE WOMAN WHO SHOWS UP - A story of courage, compassion, learning and community
There are people who speak about making a difference. And then there are people who simply show up. They show up when someone is uncertain about their future. They show up when a student doubts themselves. They show up when a community needs a voice. They show up when a difficult conversation needs to be had. And sometimes, they show up long before anyone is watching. Sunita Gautam: The Woman Who Shows Up Dr Sunita Gautam’s journey is, in many ways, a story about showing up. From her beginnings in India to building a life in Aotearoa New Zealand, Sunita has woven together education, business, community leadership and service. Today, she is standing as the Labour Party candidate for Selwyn, bringing with her years of experience as an educator, mentor and community leader. But perhaps the most revealing portrait of Sunita does not come from a résumé. It comes from the people whose lives she has touched. “Don’t stop trying.” One person remembers meeting Sunita at a women’s event duri...