Our Expert Advisory Group brings together leading researchers, clinicians, midwives, and community health professionals with deep expertise in SUDI prevention, infant health, and whānau-centred practice.

  • Professor David Tipene-Leach

    Professor David Tipene-Leach

    SUDI Academic Expert, Eastern Institute of Technology

  • Kay Jones

    Kay Jones

    RM, BMid, CBE, CATE, PG Cert Prof. Health Ed, MHSc (Hons)

  • Professor Ed Mitchell

    Professor Ed Mitchell

    SUDI Academic Expert, Auckland University

  • Ane Fa'aui

    Ane Fa'aui

    Moana Connect

  • Dr Zoë Tipa

    Dr Zoë Tipa

    Royal New Zealand Plunket Society

  • Heather Muriwai

    Heather Muriwai

    Māori Midwife

  • Dr Melanie Christensen

    Dr Melanie Christensen

    PhD in Paediatrics

  • Gerald Lanning

    Gerald Lanning

    Simpson Grierson Partner

  • Jacinta Fa'alili-Fidow

    Jacinta Fa'alili-Fidow

    CEO Moana Research