Tomás
Youth Worker

How do you identify yourself?
Pākehā-Argentinian, he/him 

What is a fun fact about you?
My mum’s cousin’s mate dated Lionel Messi in primary school 

If you had to introduce yourself in one paragraph, what would you say?
Kia ora, I’m Tomás. I grew up down south in Arrowtown but moved up to Wellington a couple years ago to study architecture, sociology and social policy – all to varying degrees of completion. Outside of Evolve you’ll likely find me trying to master sultans of swing on guitar, clambering some rocks, engrossed in my latest philosophical rabbit hole or getting involved in community-led development projects! 

What is your favorite food?
Probably the coffee and anzac oaty slice combo 

Who is your celebrity crush?
Beabadoobee 

If you weren’t in your current role, what would you be?
Probably some kind of community organising role, or something social policy related, or some kind of academic role/study where I can do Participatory Action Research – still finding my feet I guess! 

What were you like at school?
Pretty socially anxious, quiet kid 

What’s your karaoke song?
This must be the place (Naïve melody) 

What’s something you’ve always wanted to learn?
To play accordion 

What’s something that really annoys you?
Flat mates using my mug 

Do you have a treasured possession?
My monstera