Dr Alison Barrett, of Hamilton, MNZM for services to women's health
Dr Alison Barrett was the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Ontario, and Clinical Director of Obstetrics at Waikato DHB. She presents internationally and nationally on topics such as women’s rights in childbirth, why breastfeeding matters, and improving health care systems. She has served on an HIV Multidisciplinary working group, the New Zealand National Breastfeeding Committee, as a La Leche League Leader, and as a member of the La Leche League New Zealand Board, the Homebirth Association Trust and Wahine Connect, a women’s mentorship group. Dr Barrett has written in academic and lay publications and has taught students of all levels.