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Simran Kaur is the founder of Girls That Invest, a podcast that has grown into an online phenomenon.
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Izzy Jayasinghe is an associate professor and head of the Department of Molecular Medicine at the University of New South Wales.
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Dr Emma Espiner is a doctor, podcaster and author motivated to draw attention to the inequity of the health system.
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Ed-tech innovator Shane Smith is co-founder of Education Perfect, a company that produces world-changing products.
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Pinaman Owusu-Banahene is the founder and CEO of ADJOAA, an online marketplace for premium, sustainable brands by African and African-diaspora designers.
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Dr Karina McHardy is an Independent Consultant and the former Head of Health Intelligence and Insights at New Zealand’s ACC.
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Dr Lloyd McCann is the CEO of Mercy Radiology and Clinics and was a member of the expert panel for the recent NZ Health and Disability System Review.
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One of the first students to study a Bachelor of Health Sciences, Nuwanthie has returned to the University as Chair of the Auckland ICT Graduate School.
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Rahul Gandhi is a Wellington-based Hospital doctor training to be a specialist physician.
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Michael Quirke is the Chief Operating Officer for Mercy Radiology and the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Healthcare Holdings.
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Rosalie Stephens has led clinical trials and become a trustee of Melanoma NZ in her efforts to attain better access to new drug therapies for melanoma patients.
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Avinash felt a profound sense of duty towards directly influencing lives, propelling him towards a career as an Oncology Surgeon and Global Health Researcher.
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Graeme is the Director of Corporate Development at Audentes Therapeutics Inc. A company developing genetic medicines for people living with rare diseases.
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After studying medicine through the Maori and Pasifika admission scheme (MAPAS), Lupe went on to become New Zealand’s first female vascular surgeon.
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Combining his interest in medicine and business, Manoj is the Director of Clinical Innovation and Director of Medical Services at Healthcare Holdings.
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After graduating in 2015, Pania Newton went onto become a prominent lawyer and activist for Māori land rights.
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As a physician, educator, management consultant and leading a health-focused philanthropic program, Alex is able support the under-privileged and under-served.
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Chief Scientist at RStudio, Hadley lives by the following advice “Don’t limit yourself to just learning in class...Be an outlier.”
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After studying politics and health science, Hala found the opportunity to work for the UN.
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Pippa's role as a Technical Specialist at LabPlus sees her overseeing the implementation of the first molecular assay for national newborn screening in NZ.
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As Policy Director of EAT, Sudhvir acts as an international diplomat for accelerating health and sustainability win-wins.
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After gaining a Bachelor of Science degree followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery, Angela became the first doctor in her extended family.
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Simon is a leading plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Associate Professor of Surgery at the adjacent Harvard Medical School.
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