Introducing our 26' Otago Team

A new year brings new energy, and we’re excited to introduce the 2026 Women in Health Network Otago Branch Executive Team.

This year’s team is made up of individuals who are passionate about creating meaningful change within the health space and within our own community. With a wide range of backgrounds and strengths, the team is focused on building a supportive, inclusive environment where wāhine and gender-diverse folk can connect, grow, and thrive.

In 2026, our focus is on action, turning ideas into initiatives that genuinely benefit our wider network. Alongside our much-loved flagship events, we’re introducing fresh opportunities and new approaches better to reflect the needs and aspirations of our Otago community.

We’re looking forward to a year of connection, growth, and impact — and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Otago team at Wānanga 2026

Back row: Xaria Peralta (Director of Mentoring Programme), Sophia Taylor (Psychology SL), Parnia Naeimasa (Director of Equity). Middle row: Norah Lee ( Director of Mentoring Events), Anita Pownall (Director of Networking), Joan Choo Siu Mui (Med Lab Science SL), Melody Zhuang (Otago Branch Director), Rebecca (Blue) Airey (Polytechnic SL), Heli Patel (Pharmacy SL), Penny Tang (Secretary), Nicole Li (Director of Events), Selena Lee (Treasurer). Bottom row: Lida Bao (Dentistry SL), Hannah Laugesen (Nursing SL), Eknoor Singh (Science SL), Zurana Zayed (Director of Marketing), Caitlin White (Physiotherapy SL). Absent: Amīria Gentry-Tuck (Medicine SL).