Public Health & Social Policy

Pedro van der Ent
Sector Specialist - Pacific
pedro.vanderent@auckland.ac.nzMore about Pedro
Pedro joined UniServices in August 2022. Of Samoan and Dutch descent, he holds an MBA and has 20+ years in business management, sales and client relationships. Contact about: Funding opportunities in creative arts, arts, business, law, education and areas involving Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific Region.

Simon Crook
Partnerships & Innovation Manager - Business Innovation
simon.crook@auckland.ac.nzSimon is a UniServices business development manager who is able to assist with a wide array of research-related queries across the Business, Law and Arts faculties. Contact about: Connecting to research related to business innovation, social justice, and crisis and disaster resilience.

Kerryn Kilkenny
Strategic Growth Manager - Infectious Diseases
kerryn.kilkenny@auckland.ac.nzMore about Kerryn
Kerryn has been with UniServices since 2018, joining from publisher SpringerNature, where she held commercial and product management roles in New Zealand, England and Australia. With an MSc in Pharmacology and Physiology, she has an interest in drug development. Contact her about opportunities for research in infectious diseases.

Anisoara Nicol
Partnerships and Innovation Manager, Optimal Performance (Health)
ani.nicol@auckland.ac.nzMore about Ani
Anisoara has a PhD in sleep-wake cycles and circadian rhythms. In her role as Partnership and Innovation Manager she is focused on solutions for optimum human performance and health.
Stacey Strang
Partnership and Innovation Manager – Population Health & Mental Health
stacey.strang@auckland.ac.nzStacey has been with UniServices since 2020. Her focus on population health and mental health solutions. She previously worked as a health funder and has a Master of Public Health.