Kerry Sushames is a strategic advisor specializing in organizational development at Manatū Wāhine Ministry for Women in New Zealand since March 2023. Previous roles include communications and engagement consultant at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand from April 2020 to March 2023, culture and engagement consultant at TAS from August 2019 to March 2020, culture manager at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development from October 2018 to August 2019, and various management positions at Kiwibank from April 2008 to August 2018, focusing on culture change, internal communications, and change management. Kerry holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Media from Leeds Trinity University, obtained between 1989 and 1992.