Dr Rachel Simon-Kumar, of Auckland, MNZM for services to women’s studies, health research and to ethnic communities
Dr Rachel Simon-Kumar is an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland’s School of Population Health. Her research has shaped New Zealand scholarship on migration and multiculturalism, migrant women and adolescent health, and gender politics. Her extensive contributions in family and sexual violence have informed responses to research and policy gaps in New Zealand’s ethnic communities. She is the Co-Director of the Centre for Asian and Ethnic Minority Health Research and Evaluation at the University of Auckland and advises on several government and non-governmental organisations. Dr Simon-Kumar is Chair of Shama Ethnic Women’s Trust Board, which provides support on healthy relationships, parenting, and prevention of family and sexual violence.