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Jesse Ung is a New Zealand-born Cambodian from James Cook High School in Manurewa. Since coming out at 13, he has always been involved with his school’s LGBTQI+ groups, generally in leadership positions. He’s also volunteered extensively outside school.

Kate is from Botany Downs Secondary School where she played a major role in establishing a successful and sustainable LGBTQI+ group for which she also prepared much of the material used by the group.

Bryan was born in NZ of Malaysian Chinese parents. He has been at Newlands College in Wellington where he is Head Boy, co-chairs the School Council and also fills other leadership positions.

From Long Bay College, Beth is very high-achieving academically and a school leader in many areas. She has been active with Rainbow Youth serving on the Campaigns, and Finance and Culture Committees and is currently the board treasurer.