Theresa Whiting

Theresa Whiting is an experienced healthcare professional currently serving as the Maternal Wellbeing & Child Protection Coordinator at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay since September 2023. In addition to this role, Theresa holds the position of Station Officer at Fire and Emergency NZ since August 2021 and has been a Nurse Director at both Magenta Blue Ltd and Breaking the Code of Silence Ltd since 2018 and 2014, respectively. With a strong focus on issues such as suicide prevention and domestic violence, Theresa has highlighted the critical state of domestic violence in New Zealand. Theresa's nursing career began in 2001, leading to roles such as Sexual Violence Crisis Response Specialist and Neurology Nurse Specialist prior to their current positions. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Health Practice with a specialization in Violence and Trauma from Auckland University of Technology, and a Bachelor's Degree in Registered Nursing from UCOL.