Carly is currently on her first-year journey into the world of museum studies, pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma that delves deep into collection management and the preservation of cultural treasures, including taonga tuku ihu. Carly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History. Her studies were enriched by a dual focus on Aotearoa New Zealand's rich heritage and European history.

Driven by a passion for historical narratives, Carly contributes to the museum community through various roles. She engages in research and spearheads digitisation efforts, meticulously cataloguing and packaging collection objects.. She has a keen eye for detail and a dedication to preservation,