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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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

Tanja Rother

Kia ora, I am a freelance researcher, historian and writer with a special interest in environmental history and Māori and Pākehā narratives of place. In 2016 I received a PhD…continue reading

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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

Posted on 2 May 2025 |

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