Mauri.

My name is Marita Davies.

I am an Australian / I-Kiribati woman, descended from the atolls of Marakei and Tabiteuea North.

I am an Author, Creative Practitioner, Cultural Consultant and Strategic Brand Consultant. 

Many roles I know! Believe me when I say I try to reduce the decription into one ‘thing’, but nothing ever feels right.

Hopefully I can explain a little better below….

In my creative practice, I write and produce stories that weave themes of kindness, family, joy, resilience, pride, strong women, culture and community. My works Teaote and the Wall and The Flying Canoe are for school-aged children while I also have written a number of works for Frankie, Lindsay Magazine, Dumbo Feather and The Guardian.

For 10 years I have worked at Tank as a community listener and brand consultant. I work with boards, leadership teams and stakeholders to develop strategic plans and brands that are grounded in qualitative research and lived experience. 

I am a cultural consultant advising on Kiribati, Pasifika-focused and multicultural projects. Guided by my own cultural knowledge, experience and the advice I have been lucky enough to receive from elders and community leaders, I do my best to elevate the Kiribati voice. 

I long for stories that ask us to think beyond our own world; stories that help us understand each other better, that guide us towards equality, community and justice. 

I am a strategic, creative thinker that loves working with people.