Dr Dudley grew up in central Auckland as one of eight siblings and attended Blockhouse Bay Primary and Intermediate Schools and Lynfield College.
Dr. Jade Tamatea
Dr. Jade Tamatea
As a clinician-researcher, Jade is committed to health equity. Her doctoral work at the University of Auckland investigated treatment inequities in thyrotoxicosis for Māori, laying the foundation for her continuing research into ethnic inequities in endocrine health. E kore e mimiti te puna o te aroha o tōku whānau whānui. Whether in the clinic, classroom, or meeting room, she carries the aspirations of her people and strives to uplift Māori voices in all spaces.
Tui Taurua-Peihopa
Tui Taurua-Peihopa
Tui Taurua-Peihopa is a fearless and influential leader within the tangata whaiora movement, dedicated to advocating for equity, dismantling stigma
Dr Cherryl Waerea-i-te-Rangi Smith
Dr Cherryl Waerea-i-te-Rangi Smith
Cherryl is an astute leader who exemplifies humility by giving selflessly, providing wise mentorship, and encouraging others to do their best.
Dr Maria Baker
Dr Maria Baker
Dr Maria Baker has gained over 20 years of expertise in healthcare, mental health, and social care workforce development for Māori.
Ranei Wineera-Parai
Ranei Wineera-Parai
Ranei Wineera-Parai has helped increase the quality and accessibility of healthcare across New Zealand.
Ariana Simpson
Ariana Simpson
Ariana is known and respected for her dedication to whānau through her advocacy for social justice and social change in stopping violence against women and children.
Shelley Campbell
Shelley Campbell
MNZM
Willie Jackson
Willie Jackson
Willie Jackson comes from a renowned family of activists who have worked tirelessly to advance the rights of poorly paid workers while exposing social injustice on many levels, using Māori matters as a touch stone.
Dr Vanessa Caldwell
Dr Vanessa Caldwell
Dr.Vanessa Caldwell is a leader in health, addiction treatment, and mental well-being through her robust intellect, commitment to social justice, a
Louise Ihimaera
Louise Ihimaera
Passionate about quality Māori mental health and addiction services, innovative workforce programmes, solutions-focused and absolutely determined are the words that first come to mind about Louise.
Kerri Butler
Kerri Butler
Kerri Butler is experienced in supporting and leading programmes around mental health first response and restrictive practice intervention. She sees mental health work as an opportunity to "make a difference in a field that she is passionate about."
