Jacquie is based at Auckland University of Technology. Her academic practice is focused on social justice, anti-racism and equity in health for Māori. Generally, she utilises a kaupapa Māori approach to her research, meaning that her projects are based on whānau strengths, community needs and local solutions to complex issues. She has a particular interest in the use of creative methodologies of research dissemination and has had her poetry published in several academic journals and books.