Te Pou
Gina Giordani is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in mental health promotion and community engagement. Currently serving as the Lived Experience Project Lead at Te Pou since January 2023, Gina has previously held various roles at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand from October 2015 to January 2023, including Programme Lead for the Nōku te Ao: Like Minds Social Movement, and positions related to health promotion and community engagement. Prior to this, Gina provided senior support to Labour Members of Parliament at Parliamentary Services from January 2005 to October 2015. Educational credentials include a Huia te reo level 5 certificate in Te Reo Māori from Te Wānanga o Raukawa, alongside multiple qualifications in lived experience leadership and health science.
Te Pou
Te Pou is a national centre of evidence based workforce development for the mental health, addiction and disability sectors. We're a source of information, tools, resources and support to inform service and workforce planning and development. Te Pou is a part of the Wise Group and is funded by the Ministry of Health.