Unapologetically Mary
Mary Haddock-Staniland is a global DEIB advocate, pioneer, business advisor, and Belonging and Inclusion Curator. Her drive for change is rooted in her experience overcoming challenges as a young Trans woman in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
She is dedicated to deepening people’s understanding of the value of diversity and the power of belonging.
Speaker
Mary is a seasoned communicator who inspires audiences to embrace their true selves and celebrate people’s differences.
She is engaging, creative, funny, and highly adaptable to a variety of events.
Keynote speaker
MC
Panellist
Media Commentator
Mary has spoken at conferences, seminars and other events for the likes of Payments NZ, ACC, Auckland One Rail, DocuSign, Tonkin + Taylor, NZ Police, Wellington Zoo, Mental Health Foundation, Secondary Principals Association of New Zealand, TVNZ, Beauty Expo in London, New York & Sydney, Queenstown Chamber of Commerce.
Leader
Mary was New Zealand’s first C-Suite level Chief People & Inclusion Officer, and helps businesses to cultivate inclusive environments where people thrive.
She is a strategic leader, a change-maker and an advocate for inclusivity in culture, environment and change management.
Fractional leadership
Executive level collaborator
Inclusion education programmes
Diversity and performance consulting
Vision setting and stakeholder management
Advisor
Mary is a dedicated board member for the British Beauty Council DEIB Board, an advisor to the Founders of EveryGender, an Advisor Board Member for Transform Auckland Chapter, a Founding Collective Member for The Wild Ones and judge for NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards.
Mary also serves as an ambassador for Lifeline Aotearoa and spokesperson for DMK Skincare.
Her contributions to the queer community and her insightful social commentary garner widespread recognition. Mary embodies the power of embracing our unique qualities to achieve collective success.
