Dr. Mataroria Lyndon

As a Māori clinician, academic, and governance leader, Dr. Lyndon's influence spans health and academia. He is a co-founder of Tend Health and also serves as a Senior Lecturer in Medical Education at the University of Auckland. He was previously the Equity Lead at Mahitahi Hauora Primary Health Organisation and a medical lead for Māori Health at Counties Manukau DHB. Mataroria completed his Master of Public Health at Harvard University as a Fulbright Scholar, and his PhD is focused on medical education. He was also awarded the Deloitte IPANZ Young Professional of the Year. In his governance roles, he has served as the Deputy Chair of the Health Promotion Agency and as a board member of Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority and the Northland DHB. Currently, he is a board member of Pūtahi Manawa Centre of Research Excellence for Heart Health and the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation.