Indigenous Wellness Research Institute

Mahina - Advisory Committee


August 7, 2017

Malia Villegas, PhD (Alutiiq/Sugpiaq)


Cherryl Waerea-i-te-rangi Smith, PhD (Ngati Apa, Whanganui, Te Aitanga a Hauiti)

Has over 20 years experience working in the area of Kaupapa Māori research across the environment, health and education sectors. Graduated from the University of Auckland with a PhD in Education. Leads the Health Research Council funded programme of research He Kokonga Whare: Māori Intergenerational Trauma and Healing – A study of the ways that…


July 26, 2017

Julie Baldwin, PhD