Zina Abu Ali
PRONOUNS
She/they/ia
LOCATION
Based in Auckland
Able to travel throughout New Zealand
SKILLS
Speaker, Panellist
SPEAKING TOPICS
Inclusive Leadership, Youth Leadership, Intersectionality, Rainbow Inclusivity, Advocacy & Storytelling
SOCIAL LINKS
About
Zina Abu Ali (she/they/ia) is queer Palestinian researcher, storyteller, and DEI practitioner dedicated to advancing social transformation and justice. Grounded in her intersectional identities and proud of her heritage, Zina’s work centres lived experience and equity through initiatives, policies, and campaigns that dismantle inequitable systems and create meaningful change.
With a background in architectural engineering, Zina is passionate about inclusive design and embedding Indigenous practices within engineering and infrastructure spaces.
She has held multiple governance roles, beginning as Community Vice President of AUTSA during her studies, and currently serves as an Executive Board Member of Rainbow Auckland.
Zina’s research and storytelling highlight the experiences and systemic barriers faced by queer ethnic young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Her co-authored publications have appeared in LGBTQ+ Family, the Journal of LGBT Youth, SAGE, and other forthcoming journals, contributing to the growing body of work on queer ethnic communities.