Operations Manager for Whāraurau, the national centre for infant, child and youth mental health and addiction workforce development in Aotearoa New Zealand. Over ten years of experience from roles in academia, youth mental health services, health standards development, change management and contracts management, both in Ireland and New Zealand. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Psychology from University College Dublin. Passionate about improving mental health literacy and reducing stigma, to promote open and progressive conversations about mental health and addiction.