Luke is originally from Taupo which is about 5 hours from Wellington but after moving to Wellington in 2008 for university, he now considers himself a Wellingtonian through and through. In 2010, Luke completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Victoria University and is now working towards his Law degree. Luke is also an avid sports fan and always makes sure he gets caught up in the action. One example includes when he was hit in the leg with a javelin which went right through his leg and came out about 6 inches on the other side, right in front of his shin bone. He is also a man of luck; this all started when he won a bike in a supermarket competition before he could speak. Since then he has had good luck with winning things, although he claims this is never through his own skill. Not only is Luke a fan of action on the sports field, he also follows action around the world- or does it follow him? Every time his family travels overseas there seems to be some minor natural disaster or civil unrest occur nearby. So far the list includes riots in East Timor, a coup in Thailand, a small meteor falling in Peru, and two volcanic eruptions in Iceland and Chile.
How did you end up working here at GVN Foundation?
I volunteered in Ghana for twelve weeks over summer, and wanted to do something more after I got back. I saw the internship advertised a few weeks after I got home and jumped at the chance to be involved.
What drew you to Eat So They Can?
I love the idea that anyone can make a difference, and I think that Eat So They Can encapsulates this really well. I think it’s great that hosts not only make a difference themselves, but get to spread the word by getting their friends and families involved. I also think it’s an innovative way to raise money, especially for those of us who cannot necessarily make large donations themselves, e.g. students.
What do you actually do here at Eat So They Can and what’s your favourite part of the job?
I am campaign development co-ordinator, so I do things like write the newsletter and keep the website up to date. I am also the co-ordinator for all of our African partners. In between doing that I seem to spend my time searching the internet for fun facts and sweet deals on flights. My favourite part of the job would have to be the regular foosball battles with Graham. They are intense. (Luke just came back to the office victorious after beating Graham twice)
What is your ideal way to spend a day?
It would start with a sleep-in and finish with a Wellington Phoenix (football) match at the stadium. In between I probably wouldn’t do much at all. Lazy days are the best.
If you could go anywhere in the world right now where would it be and what would you do?
Probably India, I’m planning to go there over the summer. But if I won the lotto I would probably never stop travelling. Other places on my travel wish-list are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Ireland, England, Spain, Switzerland, Canada, and Argentina.
If you could be any kind of animal what kind would you be?
Probably a penguin, because then I could pretend that Morgan Freeman was narrating my life, just like in March of the Penguins. Actually, any animal whose life Morgan Freeman narrates would be pretty alright.
And lastly what kind of pie would you be... and why?
Steak and Cheese. It’s everything a pie should be – no frills, meaty, and delicious, which are three qualities I admire in both pies and people.
Luke is our Campaign Development Co-ordinator and Africa contact person. If you have any questions relating to these areas, you can contact him here.
-Lydia and the Eat So They Can team
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