Kiritapu Allan descends from Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Tūwheretoa. She founded KLA consultancy in 2023 that, in part, works with Māori communities to plan and action climate adaptation measures. She also advises local and central government on climate policy reforms. She is the lead technician for climate change to the National Chairs Forum and a founding member of the Māori Climate Adaptation Practitioners Network.