Miriana joined the Board in 2009. Previously an Associate Director and Scholarship recipient of the Incorporation. Miriana sits on the Whenua Board and the Audit and Risk Committee. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in New History and a Law Degree, majoring in Commercial Law. Miriana was born and raised in Motueka and is of Ngāti Rārua, Ngāiterangi and Ngāti Ranginui descent.