Our Staff

Dr Cadence Kaumoana, Chief Executive Officer

Dr Cadence Kaumoana is our Chief Executive Officer and oversees all operations. Contact cadence.kaumoana@pha.org.nz

Talitha Poole oversees membership support and provides administration support to the organisation. For all membership queries please contact: admin@pha.org.nz

Dr Gayle Souter-Brown, Senior Policy Advisor

Dr Gayle Souter-Brown is our Senior Policy Advisor, primarily responsible for developing evidence-based public health policy statements and submissions. Contact: gayle.souter-brown@pha.org.nz.

Dr Erena Wikaire, Pou Kaupapa Here (Senior Policy Lead - Māori)

Dr Erena Wikaire oversees all aspects of Māori public health policy and submission development. Contact: erena.wikaire@pha.org.nz

Kayla Wikaire-Mackey, Communications and Social Media Lead

Kayla Wikaire-Mackey oversees all digital communications. For all communication requests please contact: comms@pha.org.nz 

Gevana Dean, Te Kōki Hauora Coordinator 

Gevana Dean has been employed with PHA since July 2022. Contact gevana@pha.org.nz