Rochelle Ellison-Lupena
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Lecturer - Maori Health | School of Health, Victoria University of Wellington
Areas of expertise:
Māori public health & wellbeing
Health Promotion
Pacific Peoples’ public health & wellbeing
Available for:
Masters & PhD Supervision | Collaborative Projects | Mentorship & Career Advice | Advisory Committees | Project Management
About
Rochelle Ellison-Lupena (Rarotonga, Mangaia, Ngāti Porou, Ngai Tahu, Ngāti Whakaue) is doctoral student at Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. Her thesis, currently under examination, explores the barriers and enablers for Māori patients and whānau accessing acute cardiac care in the community. Her previous research drew on Health Promotion theories to explore the impact of NCD’s in the Cook Islands. Rochelle’s broader area of research interests focus on equity-driven public health, health promotion, social determinants of health, and health equity for Māori and Pasifika in Aotearoa, New Zealand. She is currently works as a lecturer in Hauora Māori at Te Herenga Waka| Victoria University of Wellington.
Academic Qualifications
2012 | Master of Public Health, University of Auckland
2011 | Bachelors of Health Science (Honours), University of Auckland
2007 | Certificate in Health Sciences, University of Auckland
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
NZ Public Health Association