Professor Beverley Lawton's first-hand experiences witnessing preventable harm and death among women have shaped her work in reproductive health, Māori health, addressing inequalities, and conducting Kaupapa Māori research.
Tracee Te Huia
Tracee Te Huia
Tracee Te Huia has an explicit knowledge and understanding of the health and social atrocities related to Maori in Aotearoa.
Kirimatao Paipa
Kirimatao Paipa
Kirimatao Paipa has gained a wealth of knowledge and skills from her decades of work as a family violence practitioner, Kaupapa Māori researcher, and evaluator.
Professor Emma Wyeth
Professor Emma Wyeth
BSc (Hons) PhD
Professor Denise Wilson
Professor Denise Wilson
I have been fortunate to have Professor Denise Wilson as my primary supervisor while studying towards a PhD with the
Kim Hinetotorirangi Kaua Whaanga-Kipa
Kim Hinetotorirangi Kaua Whaanga-Kipa
Kim was born and grew up in Rongowhakaata (Gisborne) and had the pleasure of being surrounded by many generations of whānau.
Dr Keri Lawson-Te Aho, PhD (Psychology)
Dr Keri Lawson-Te Aho, PhD (Psychology)
It is an honour to be asked to write this bio for my good friend Keri, a respected and renowned Māori leader.
Coral Wiapo
Coral Wiapo
Coral Wiapo is dedicated to making significant contributions to improve Māori healthcare. She is passionate about developing the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to support the development of the nursing workforce to be able to respond to the needs of Māori. Coral recognises the intersectionality of being wahine Māori, a nurse and a lesbian and strives to give visibility to the strengths that are inherent within this.
Egan Bidois
Egan Bidois
Egan Bidois advocates for users of mental health services and is passionate about helping those in their most vulnerable times. He believes it is a blessing to assist those experiencing times of mental distress.
Nicola Ehau
Nicola Ehau
Nicola Ehau has spent over 40 years providing support and expertise in mental health, Māori health, and workforce planning.
Dr Suzanne Pitama
Dr Suzanne Pitama
Professor Suzanne Pitama is an esteemed educational psychologist, researcher, and leader in Māori health education. Her mahi is driven by a relentless pursuit of equity in healthcare, ensuring Māori health perspectives are embedded within medical training, research, and practice.
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui
Ezekiel Raui is an outstanding young man who genuinely cares about the wellbeing of youth in this country.
