Programme Leaders

Our programme leaders bring deep research expertise and the ability to create meaningful partnerships with others to achieve resilience benefits.

Our team includes physical scientists, social scientists, mātauranga Māori experts, risk modellers, engineers, economists and statisticians, and are a mix of senior researchers and emerging leadership talent.

Governance Group

Our independent Governance Group brings together experts from a range of backgrounds to advise on the Challenge’s strategic direction.

Governance Group Melanie Mark Shadbolt

Melanie Mark-Shadbolt

Co-Chair

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Governance J Hutchings

Jessica Hutchings

Co-Chair

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Chelydra Percy

Chelydra Percy

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andrea byrom

Andrea Byrom

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Directorate Staff

Our directorate team oversees the operational management of the Challenge and provides support to our large and diverse cohort of researchers.

Dr Richard Smith

Dr Richard Smith

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Erica Crouch

Erica Crouch

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Nicky Smith

Nicky Smith

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Caitlin Carew

Caitlin Carew

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Directorate Jenny Stein

Jenny Stein

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Hautapu Baker

Hautapu Baker

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RNC Directorate June 2023
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