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born 1968 New Zealand
Rachel Anne Buchanan (born 1968) is a New Zealand author, historian and curator. Based in Melbourne, she has written extensively on New Zealand Māori history, including notably her work Te Motunui Epa for which she was a joint recipient of the Ernest Scott Prize in 2023.
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It reminds me that showing up and trying is what really matters, mistakes will always be a part of life.
“People only care how much you know when they know how much you care.” A mentor teacher shared this with me, and it turned out to be both wise and true.
I do not always remember every single word, but the energy and essence of Theodore Roosevelt’s quote has stayed with me since my teens
I have worked at Vispero since June of 2018.
My very first job was teaching the JAWS screen reader when I was in college to another college student at the University of Central Oklahoma. That was all the way back in 2004!
I am not sure if it’s a hidden talent, but I play a mean game of Pinochle, and my family is fiercely competitive about it. I am a high energy person, so I keep busy. I also have two dogs, two cats and, of course, a flock of eleven chickens that I enjoy caring for.
I have had several opportunities to mentor people at Vispero, including interns and new team members. Mentoring is a humbling experience—it is usually less about teaching and more about learning together, and I truly value those connections. I tend to gain fresh perspectives and insights from the folks’ I mentor.