Lina Lastra
Trustee
Lina Lastra is an experienced public sector and community engagement leader based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Currently working as an Engagement Specialist for the Ministry for Ethnic Communities, Lina brings over a decade of experience partnering with diverse groups, public agencies, and sector leaders across the lower South Island.
She offers strong governance experience within the community sector, having served as Vice-President of the Dunedin Multi-Ethnic Council and Co-Founder/President of the Otago Hispanic Group, where she directed strategic planning, financial oversight, and funding decisions. Lina is also a founding member of the Dunedin Refugee Steering Group, and her community volunteer background includes former involvement with Rotary and serving as an, Inspiring the Future, role model.
Holding a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business and qualifications in Intercultural Communication, Lina combines deep cultural competency with a strong understanding of public funding, risk management, and accountability.