I first met Witi in March 2013 in his role as Kaitakawaenga for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand (MHF).

Authentic - tikanga based - grounded - professional - insightful - hūmārie - pukumahi - real - mokopuna focused - driven - sets high standards - accountable...

Ronald Baker was born in Hastings, the older of twin boys to Rutu Tawhiorangi Tumaurirere-Baker.  Ronald’s dad (John Sonny Baker) was in the 28th Māori Battalion, his last posting was in Auckland where Ron and four of his siblings grew up, attending school at Ruapotaka and Tamaki College.

Leonie is a leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher, well-known in our communities. She graduated with her MA (1993 First Class Hons) and PhD in Education (2001) from the University of Auckland.

"Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."

My achievement is not that of the individual but the contributions of many.

Tui Taurua-Peihopa is a fearless and influential leader within the tangata whaiora movement, dedicated to advocating for equity, dismantling stigma, and elevating the voices of those with lived experience in mental health and addiction.

Ngaropi is a registered general and obstetric nurse, member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and an active iwi member.

I have had the honour and absolute privilege of knowing Terri Cassidy for over 20 years now.

Tureiti Moxon is the definition of a transformational servant leader.