Te Aronga ‘Anga‘anga | Our People
Ora‘anga Tūmanava’s strength lies in the diverse talents and shared passions of our remarkable teams, who are united by a commitment to empowering tamariki, mapu, and kopu tangata to make informed decisions for healthier lives. Each member brings unique insights and skills, stitching a rich tapestry of knowledge that contributes to our tivaevae that fosters collaboration across education, health, science and the community to enable the Ora‘anga Tūmanava vision.
Our work occurs in schools, in ministries, in health clinics and in the community. It is enabled by leaders in multiple locations who work to weave the resources and learnings of Ora‘anga Tūmanava into the everyday business of teams across Rarotonga and the Pa Enua. Together, we celebrate the power of listening and learning from one another, ensuring that our initiatives resonate deeply with the communities we serve, empowering informed choices for their well-being and paving the way for a healthier future.

Celeste Barrett-Watson
Ministry of Education
A social sciences specialist, Celeste brought a decade of education leadership in PSHLP to the transition to Ora‘anga Tūmanava. She is recognised regionally for her work in enabling cross-curricular education to promote sustainable development and health.

Metua Bates
Ministry of Health
As Director of Public Health, Metua brings experience of health practice and management to enabling and coordinating the health teams involved in Ora‘anga Tūmanava and linking this to Te Marae Ora’s NCD strategy.

Jacquie Bay
University of Auckland
Jacquie led the Pacific Science for Health Literacy Project from 2013 to 2024. Contributing expertise from health, science & education, Jacquie continues to lead evidence reporting and support links to the University and interest in application of the model beyond the Cook Islands.
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Tua Tāpapa | Our History
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Te Aronga ‘Anga‘anga | Our People
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