Organising Committee Chair
One of her priorities in providing care has always been around access to services. Rebecca is currently Medical Director of the Department of Women's and Children's Health at Dunedin Hospital and is Chair of the Clinical Council Southern Health.
Helen is a mountain biker and a skier and in her spare time she runs the Woman's Health Bus and is Acting Head for the Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health Oranga Wāhine in the Dunedin School of Medicine. She is also a later surgical abortion provider.
Ngāti Porou ki Harataunga, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Awa
Rachel is originally from South Otago and completed her medical degree at Otago University. Outside of mahi Rachel enjoys spending time with her four children and supporting their many endeavours.
Rachel is dedicated to providing the best possible care to her patients. Rachel has considerable experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and a special interest in fertility. She has worked at Fertility Associates since 2016 and has also completed a Masters of Reproductive Medicine through the University of New South Wales. Alongside her obstetric mahi with Fertility Associates, Rachel locums at Waikato Hospital and assists with major gynaecology procedures.
Rachael is a generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist working at Dunedin Hospital and in private gynaecological practice at Mercy Hospital, Dunedin.
Her interests include medically complicated pregnancy, PET and diabetes in pregnancy; and she works on maintaining a broad general medical gynaecology practice with skills in open, laparoscopic and vaginal surgery.
Rachael has been a Fellow representative on the NZ Committee of RANZCOG, assisting with National maternity guidelines development; and has provided expert opinion for HDC and ACC.
In her spare time, escaping into Central Otago is a priority – to play, rest and recover, and to spend time with her husband, two growing sons, and extended whānau.
Originally from the UK, Celia has been a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist consultant for over 40 years and currently practices in Te Whatu Ora - Southern. Celia has been heavily involved in RANZCOG governance and education for many years. She is currently the Deputy Chair of the NZ Training Accreditation Committee and the Specialist IMG Assessment Committee, Southern ITP Training Coordinator, and sits on many other College committees. Celia is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Women’s and Children’s Health at the University of Otago.
Ngāti Porou, Tūwharetoa
Matua Luke brought a wealth of experience and insight to his role as one of the Kaumātua of RANZCOG and He Hono Wāhine.
Luke sadly passed in December of 2024, but his influence and input into RANZCOG's Aotearoa ASM's will be felt for many years into the future.
Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha
Wendy Dallas-Katoa brings a rich background in the health sector to her role as Kaumātua for RANZCOG and He Hono Wāhine.
Wendy has over 35 years of experience in the health sector in a variety of roles, representing Māori interests in health on a number of boards and organisations including: South Island Māori Cancer Leadership Group - Cervical Screening, National Breastfeeding Association, Mana Whenua ki Waitaha Charitable Trust, Pegasus Community Board and Te Kāhuio o Papaki Ka Tai -PHO Primary Health Care Māori Advisory Group (Chairperson).
Executive Director Aotearoa, Global Health and Foundation
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Events and Professional Development Lead, Aotearoa New Zealand
RANZCOG
Kaitohutohu Hauora Wāhine Māori
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