Tina Lomax is the Principal of Kingslea School since 1998. Kingslea School students are in Oranga Tamariki ( Ministry for Children) youth justice and care and protection residential care, or edge of care non-residential placements, in eight locations throughout New Zealand. Responding authentically to trauma, culture and neurodiversity is crucial in supporting students at Kingslea School to rediscover the magic of learning and achieve their educational potential. Tina is a passionate and enthusiastic public speaker who is in demand to share her experiences of working with some of New Zealand’s most vulnerable young people. She always weaves in her own personal journey and reflections, deeply impacting audiences with her empathy and ability to speak to the heart of the matter.