ICUH 2025 Scholarship Awards
Auckland University of Technology has generously supported two Te Hotonga Hapori Scholarships to enable promising and diverse scholars to attend and participate in the 2025 International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH). These scholarships make it possible for emerging leaders who would not otherwise have been able to attend to share their experiences and contribute to the global conversation on healthier, more equitable urban futures.
Congratulations to the 2025 AUT Te Hotonga Hapori Scholarship recipients:
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Karla Beasley has been awarded the AUT Te Hotonga Hapori Scholarship to attend the 2025 International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) in recognition of her support for the Te Hotonga Hapori research programme and her contributions during her time at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. In this role, Karla was instrumental in advancing community housing initiatives, driving organisational improvements, and strengthening collaboration across stakeholders and communities. Her work fostered meaningful connections between government, research, and community, contributing to better housing and wellbeing outcomes.
With a career shaped by leadership, project management, and technical expertise, Karla is also deeply connected to her community and committed to creating positive social impact. Known for her strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and collaborative approach, she continues to make valuable contributions in complex environments. Her recognition through the ICUH 2025 scholarship highlights her professional achievements, her community focus, and her ongoing dedication to supporting wellbeing and housing outcomesDescription text goes here
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Camilla Batalibasi has been awarded the AUT Te Hotonga Hapori Scholarship to attend the 2025 International Conference on Urban Health (ICUH) in recognition of her support to Pacific communities on climate change solutions.
Camilla is a Solicitor and founder of Camilla Creates Ltd, which leads a consultancy that bridges law, culture, and climate resilience. My work is grounded in legal meta architecture — a pioneering approach to designing the deep frameworks that shape how governance systems are conceived, lived, and adapted to local and planetary realities. She is committed to transforming my parents’ village and ancestral home, Langalanga Lagoon in Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, as a pilot site and model template for regenerative governance.
Her focus is on providing solutions to the climate change realities affecting both the wellbeing of the people and the Lagoon — including rising sea levels, ecosystem degradation, and the erosion of cultural lifeways. Through Camilla Creates, she advances four consultancy pillars: Cultural Sovereignty, Regenerative Systems, Creative Advocacy, and Strategic Foresight. These pillars reflect a bold, culturally anchored approach to law, leadership, and community empowerment. The ICUH 2025 scholarship recognises her passion for community-led design to shape ethical, climate-responsive governance in her parent's village and eventually in the Pacific and beyond.
