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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
Jennifer Pannell
I am an ecology researcher working for grassroots organisations, applying my skills as a scientist to the causes I care about. I have wide ranging skills built up over a…continue reading
Josh Manukonga
He uri tēnei o Taranaki Tūturu, Ngā ruahine, Airani hoki Kia ora everyone, my name is Josh, I am currently completing a Master of Health Science evaluating the effectiveness of…continue reading
Malcolm Malcolm
I lead a data and information practice for Trust Tairāwhiti here on the East Coast, measuring the impact on investment on community wellbeing over time. I've lead the development of…continue reading
Aimee-Jane Anderson-O’Connor
Aimee-Jane Anderson-O'Connor is a researcher and creative practitioner who believes in the power of joy, collaboration and connection. She is passionate about people power, equity, and systems change. Aimee has…continue reading
Melissa Laing
With a background in academia and the visual arts and a concrete grounding in creative practice and event delivery my work spans research, advocacy, culture and heritage preservation, community development,…continue reading
Stefan Lindsay
BA then MA in Social, Cultural, and Human Factors Psychology. Undergraduate and Post Graduate paper in Social Anthropology. 11 years alternating between Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, and research, while alternating…continue reading
Lauren Donnan
I am the Research and Evaluation Manager at MATES in Construction NZ, a suicide prevention charity. My previous role as Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor at World Vision NZ, combined…continue reading
Shuang Wu
Kia ora, everyone, My name is Shuang Wu, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Social Work at the University of Auckland. My research focuses on the roles and…continue reading
Moana Tane
Experienced executive working within complex health research in tertiary institutions, primary health care and social services organisations. Creative leader, with commitment to innovative, strengths-based research and programs that reflect current…continue reading
Jumoke Giwa
I am a community development, social justice and equity advocate who conducts research with diverse communities in the Global North and Global South. I am passionate about building the capacity…continue reading