Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi
Her inspiration is for the aspiration of oranga tonu both physically and spiritually.
Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Māhanga, Ngāti Māhanga
Her passion for kaupapa Māori research, the growth and development of Māori students within psychology and her commitment to growing Māori indigenous psychology keep her there.
Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Tūhoe
Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata
Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tinā
To seek new knowledge as yet unexplored
As the past is purchased by the present
Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Mihimarino te maunga
Waikaukau o Kiri Tapu te wai
Mataatua te waka
Te Whānau-ā-Apanui te iwi
Ko te Whānau a Kahu Rautao te hapu
Ko Pahaoa te marae
Ko Kohe Pene taku ingoa
Ngāti Manu, Kōhatutaka, Ngāpuhi, Whakatōhea, Ngāi Tai ki Tōrere
Louise Kuraia is a recognised leader in Māori health strategy and development, with extensive experience in Māori health funding, planning, policy, service and workforce development, systems change, and the implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the health sector.
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Raukawa, Whakatohea
Mara has many years of experience in Indigenous development across various sectors.
Tapuika; Ngāi Tai
Kirsty has worked in Māori health service delivery and national workforce development for over 20 years.
Ngāti Apa (Ngāti Kauae), Muaūpoko (Ngāti Pāriri)
For many years now Andre has led kaupapa Māori based workforce development by contributing to the advancement of innovative and dynamic kaupapa Māori based therapeutic resources.
Ngāti Apa, Whanganui, Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ngāi Tumapuhiarangi
Cherryl is an astute leader who exemplifies humility by giving selflessly, providing wise mentorship, and encouraging others to do their best.
Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Hako
“He kai kei nāna ringa” - She has kai at the end of her hands