Rate My Professor Keilah Fox

Keilah Fox is the Pacific Student and Community Support Adviser in the Division of Sciences at the University of Otago. From the Cook Islands, she recently joined the Pacific Student and Community Support team following three years as Communications Adviser (Pacific) for the Division of External Engagement. Fox holds a degree in Psychology and Communications as well as an honours qualification from the University of Otago. Her background equips her to effectively support Pacific students navigating their academic journeys in the sciences.

As part of a committed team that includes Keenan Masina, Dr Vanisha Mishra-Vakaoti, and Losana Taungapeau-Ikahihifo, Fox contributes to initiatives designed to promote the academic success of Pacific students enrolled in Division of Sciences programmes. The team delivers academic skills support, guidance on academic progress, community outreach programmes, academic and social engagement opportunities, and student-staff facilitation services. These efforts implement the goals, strategies, and activities outlined in the University of Otago Pacific Strategic Framework 2022-2030. Fox participates in key events such as Pacific graduation breakfasts and the APSTE Fono 2024. She has also authored korero for university news releases, covering achievements like a Pacific PhD candidate following his father to Cambridge, Otago's first ni-Vanuatu health sciences PhD candidate receiving a grant, Pacific students gaining community service experience, and the first Pacific lecturer in the Otago Business School with a doctorate in accounting. Through these contributions, Fox helps uplift and celebrate Pacific success within the university community.