Introducing our 26' Auckland Team

We are excited to introduce our 2026 Women in Health Network Auckland Branch Executive Team. A passionate and driven group committed to continuing and expanding the impact of the WiHN mahi.

Building on the strong foundations of previous years, this team brings together a diverse range of perspectives, skills, and experiences. United by a shared kaupapa, they are dedicated to fostering connection, empowering wāhine and gender-diverse folk in meaningful and innovative ways.

At the core of this team is a commitment to not only uphold our values, but to actively live them through action. We are excited for what lies ahead and look forward to sharing this journey with you all. We have loads of new events as well as our flagship events with a twist. Come join us this year!

Auckland team at Wānanga 2026

Back row: Emily Parker (Secretary), Tayla Manning (Speech Language Therapy SL), Annika Boehm (Audiology SL), Swetlana Khoo (Co-director of mentoring), Andrea Streat (Health Science SL), Raunak Postoo (Health Research SL), Melissa Dodunski (Nursing SL), Kiyara Kapilaratne (Medical Imaging SL). Middle row: Arabelle Garzon (Psychology SL), Selina Karmacharya (Treasurer), Athina Hossain (Optometry SL), Zunaira Burney (Pharamcology SL), Roshni Sashi Kumar (Biomedical Science SL), Shana Singh-Anderson (Medicine SL), Yesha Vaidya (Co-director of Equity). Bottom row: Xin Xuan Lee (Deputy Director), Cassidy Puttergill (Auckland Branch Director), Elaine Huang (Co-director of Marketing), Tamaryn Lee (Pharamcy SL), Durrane Zaidi (Co-director of Mentoring), Nuthara Munuwelge (Co-director of Marketing), Yuvani Gampalage (National Director). Absent: Nicole Yoon (Alumni Representative), Saskia Simmers (Director of Events), Ananya Nadkarni (Co-director of Equity).