Brittany Teei is of Te Rarawa and Cook Island descent and is born and raised in Tamaki Makaurau.  She is an ex-professional tennis player and entrepreneur who works in the international education, tech, beauty and sports industries.  Brittany has previously worked as a business advisor at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and is a board member of the Whāriki Māori Business Network.  She has worked on numerous government, corporate and private sector projects to contribute to Māori economic growth and development.