Taylah was born and raised in Te Kuiti before moving to Auckland where she completed her schooling and obtained a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. Taylah was a Senior Auditor at KPMG and developed a portfolio of predominantly national sports organisations, not-for-profit entities and large commercial companies.
In 2019, Taylah moved in to Management Consulting at KPMG, using her financial and legal knowledge to help her clients make strategic financial and change management decisions. She also worked heavily in Māori consulting. However, you will also see Taylah commentating and presenting on Sky Sport’s rugby and basketball coverage where provides expert insight and detailed analysis on match day and studio coverage. Over the past year, Taylah has taken on an additional role of Head of Marketing & Communications at the first all-Pasifika Super Rugby Team – Moana Pasifika. Her knowledge and experience in setting strategic frameworks has helped the start-up organisation.
Fa’a Samoa and Tikanga Maori play a vital role in Taylah’s approach to community initiatives and she often volunteers her time to speak to school children on the importance of education and how higher learning has complimented her skills as an athlete. Taylah has represented New Zealand in BMX racing and Touch Rugby as well as following in her father’s footsteps by representing Samoa internationally in both Rugby and Sevens. Taylah currently plays provincial level Rugby whilst committing herself to her corporate roles.