Damon is an Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) clinician and community advocate. Raised in Taranaki by a solo mother on a benefit, Damon understands first-hand the challenges many families face. Through hard work and determination, he overcame those early struggles and now works as an addictions practitioner, helping others turn their lives around. His lived experience gives him a deep understanding of what drives meaningful, lasting change; a perspective he’s determined to bring into local politics.