Meet the People
Our Team
A tight-knit, diverse team with decades of experience in primary and community care, delivering at scale using an emergent approach.
Jess Morgan-French
Chief Executive Officer
With a profound focus on Te Tiriti principles, Jess is dedicated to supporting and facilitating the delivery of timely and equitable care to whānau within primary care. Her background encompasses practical implementation of the healthcare home model, coupled with extensive expertise in PHO management and operations.
Based in Tai Tokerau, Jess is enthusiastic about infusing her infectious energy into the mahi here at Collaborative Aotearoa. Her deep knowledge, experience, and networks within the sector are instrumental in advancing the organisational objectives.
Marama Buck
Strategic Project and Event Manager
Marama is a lifelong project and event organiser, recently joining the health sector with a passion for improving well-being in our communities. She has lent her expertise as a consultant for GPNZ, Pegasus Health, and Waitaha Primary Health, and most recently served as the Kaihautū / Māori Health Advisor for Waitaha Primary Health in Ōtautahi.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a kaiako and education leader, Marama brings a wealth of knowledge about how health and well-being impact whānau and the wider community. Her academic journey includes a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning, along with a postgraduate degree specialising in te reo Māori and Bilingual Education.
Marama resides in Ōtautahi with her wife and takes great pride in being a nan to their beloved mokopuna. An avid gardener, she enjoys growing kai for her whānau, viewing this as a meaningful expression of Tino Rangatiratanga.
Ny Brunenberg
Strategic Project Manager and Digital Health Leader
Based in Wellington, Ny has a diverse background in Quality Accreditation, Primary Care, and Design. As a first-generation Cambodian-Kiwi, she grew up with her family's experience of surviving the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, shaping her deep understanding of resilience, wholeness, and wellbeing.
Passionate about building connections, she empowers others with the tools and knowledge to overcome challenges and provide high-quality healthcare to their communities. With experience in both General Practice and PHOs, Ny brings a creative edge to supporting Telehealth and promoting diversity in Primary Care.
She is committed to enabling equitable access and ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality care for all New Zealanders.
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