The Waikato Medical Research Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees, comprised of leading scientists, medical, clinical and business professionals.
Chair
Kylie is co-founder and director of Point B Strategic Marketing, based in Hamilton. The company specialises in organisational identity, marketing strategy, brand development and communications.
Kylie has over 20 years of not-for-profit experience, working inside, alongside and at governance level across multiple charitable sectors – including rescue helicopters, children’s health and sports organisations.
Kylie is also a Director of Waikato Rugby.
Deputy Chair
Grants Committee Chair
Veronique has a long professional history in the primary healthcare field, working as a nurse, researcher and project manager in New Zealand and the UK.
Veronique has contributed to governance on a number of committees over the years, both professionally and personally, including practice nursing, nursing research, small health sector charities, Toastmasters, school boards and sports committees.
Treasurer
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Professor Pawel Olszewski is a pharmacologist who serves as a Deputy Team Leader for Molecular and Cellular Biology, School of Science, University of Waikato, and Adjunct A/Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His laboratory studies brain mechanisms underlying eating behavior and pharmacological and dietary strategies to reduce appetite.
Trustee
Dr. Peter Maulder (PhD) is of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Pāhauwera descent and has been with Wintec – Te Pūkenga since 2008 primarily with the Centre for Sport Science and Human Performance. He has an extensive research background which led to his current role in the Institute’s Research office providing strategic support for over 120 staff with their research needs.
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