Pacific Innovation
Pedro van der Ent
Business Development Director – Pacific, Creative Arts, Arts, Business, Law, Education
pedro.vanderent@auckland.ac.nzMore about Pedro
Pedro joined UniServices in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Region.
Maliaga Erick
Pacific Cultural Clinical Advisor/Matua, Whāraurau
m.erick@auckland.ac.nzMaliaga, a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, is a mother of seven children and grandmother to many. She has a degree in social work and a graduate certificate in dual diagnosis (mental health & drugs and alcohol). Contact about: The mental health workforce, Pacific mental health, parenting.
Moelagi Leilani Jackson
Programme Manager – Pacific, Immunisation Advisory Centre
leilani.jackson@auckland.ac.nzLeilani, an experienced registered nurse and programme manager, has been with IMAC since 2021. Contact about: Pacific health, nursing, immunisation, Covid-19.