Jaqui Taituha Ngawaka

Jaqui Taituha Ngawaka is an experienced professional with significant leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Allen + Clarke and a Trustee for the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, Taituha Ngawaka also holds the position of Director at Mind and Body Consultants Ltd. Previous roles include Co Chair of Te Kotahi o Te Tauihu Charitable Trust and General Manager for both Ngāti Tama ki Te Waipounamu Trust and Te Reo Irirangi o Maniapoto. Taituha Ngawaka's career began as a Senior Project Coordinator at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Educational achievements include an MBA from The University of Waikato and dual Bachelor's degrees in Education and Teaching, with a focus on Te Reo Māori.