Rochelle Surendran

CASUAL FACILITATOR, STOPPING VIOLENCE SOUTHLAND

Rochelle Surendran LLB(Hons) BA(Maori Studies) is passionate about growing resilient communities in Aotearoa which showcase innovative solutions to the big problems facing our globe. Co-founder of Love Local (www.lovelocal.org.nz), a charitable business with a focus on making affordable, locally grown produce available to Invercargill families, Rochelle wants to see growth in social enterprise, where businesses are designed to benefit communities rather than to simply make a profit. In her work as a facilitator of family violence prevention programs, Rochelle uses her skills to motivate people to make positive change in their lives and relationships. In 2017, Rochelle helps to bring these skills and passions into the political arena, as a first-time candidate for the Green Party in NZ’s general elections.