Rochelle Ellison-Lupena
Information
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 a lecturer at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Her research interests focus on health equity for Māori and Pacific peoples through community-driven system change. 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.
Academic Qualifications
2024 | PhD Māori and Pacific Health, University of Auckland
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