Bobbi descends from Tainui (Ngāti Koroki-Kahukura, Ngāti Te Wehi), and lives in Kirikiriroa with her whānau, where she’s actively involved in community sport. She advocates for supporting Māori communities to live healthier and active lifestyles. 

Bobbi has a passion for IT systems and developing cultural capability. In recent years, her expertise in these areas have been used in both sport and Māori business. In her spare time, Bobbi enjoys netball, touch and Waka Ama.

Bobbi endeavours to activate the call to action from Princess Te Puia, a prominent Waikato tipuna:
Mahia te mahi, hei painga mō te iwi
Do the work for the betterment of the people.