Dr Karlo Mila (Tongan / Pākehā) is an award-winning poet, mother, writer, activist and researcher.  

She is the Programme Director of the Mana Moana Experience at Leadership New Zealand. The kaupapa of this programme is to vitalise and prioritise Pacifika ancestral knowledge in contemporary contexts. 

Karlo lives in Tāmaki Makaurau with her three sons. Her third poetry book, “Goddess Muscle” will be launched this year by Huia Publishers.