BIO Aunty Ivy

Aunty Ivy is a proud Grandmother, Mother, and Global Aunty from Aotearoa (New Zealand), and the founder of the OUR Foundation. Her journey began as a healer working with youth, supporting those facing addiction, homelessness, and intergenerational trauma by integrating culturally grounded healing practices and healthy ways of life.

Motivated by a deep commitment to global harmony, Ivy embarked on a decade-long global walkabout, engaging with communities, the unhoused, United Nations leaders, and grassroots organizers across many countries. These shared experiences shaped her understanding of culturally connected solutions, highlighting the importance of identity, storytelling, and ancestral knowledge in restoring resilience and well-being.

Ivy has since consulted for healing homes and community centers, aligning Indigenous wisdom with contemporary frameworks. Her work bridges generations and worldviews—promoting leadership rooted in cultural identity, funding impact-driven projects, and advocating for sustainable humanity.

Through her voice, presence, and practice, Ivy brings healing, clarity, and connection, helping others remember that true transformation begins with honoring where we come from. Her life’s work is a testament to the enduring power of culture to create peace across people and place.