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Catherine Leonard

Catherine Leonard (nee Savage) is the Research Director at Ihi Research, with a background in psychology, academia, and community evaluation. Catherine holds a doctorate from Massey University and specialises in…continue reading

Leoni Mckelvey

I specialise in research, insights, monitoring, evaluation and programme development with charities, NGO’s and not-for-profits in the development sector, especially within health, wellbeing and physical activity. I have lectured undergraduate…continue reading

Lesley Campbell

A consistently high-performing leader assessed by a chief executive as a ‘hugely important member of the senior management team’ with a track record of thought, people & results leadership within…continue reading

Shari Tidswell

My employment background is in adult education, social services and public health. Currently working as a contractor (Social Change Consulting), supporting social services providers with service design, policy development, evaluations…continue reading

James Shanly

James Shanly is a Research Fellow at Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice, Victoria University of Wellington. His research focuses on restorative justice practices and criminal justice reform in Aotearoa…continue reading

Mere Baker

Mere Baker is a highly regarded New Zealand personality, known for her diverse career as a former rugby player, international coach, sports broadcaster, podcaster, and agricultural research advocate. A standout…continue reading

Sarah Morrison

Kia ora! My name is Sarah Morrison. My family’s ancestry hails from Scotland, and I grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau. I completed my undergraduate and masters degree in psychology at…continue reading

Stephanie D’Souza

I am Deputy Director of COMPASS Research Centre and Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the University of Auckland. My research interests are diverse, with the overarching theme of using…continue reading

Tanya Jurado

My research focusses on public policy support for SMEs, with a focus on entrepreneurs from communities that are traditionally underrepresented, such as Indigenous entrepreneurs, women, migrants and refugees. Currently I…continue reading

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