Jacqueline has significant experience and expertise in systems analysis and design, strategic development, change management, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and pursuing health equity. She also brings transparency and context to the forefront at Comprehensive Care – enabling the realistic development of plans, services, and opportunities.

Jacqueline is Samoan and holds a PhD in Medicine as well as post-graduate degrees in Business Administration and Health Sciences.  As a results driven leader, Jacqueline is passionate about shaping the future of the next generations to be better and more adept than the current. 

With a diverse career, she has worked across multiple industries in both the public and private sectors; for the last decade and more largely in health and social settings, providing leadership, consultancy and advise to national and regional agencies.

Shauna has over 15 years experience working in Human Resources. She has experience working in a range of industries, both public and private in New Zealand, Ireland and the UK. She has significant experience in change management, stakeholder engagement and strategy development.

At Comprehensive Care, Shauna takes a practical, people centric approach to her work. She understands the value that people create within an organisation and recognises that people are what make an organisation successful. Shauna enjoys both the strategic and operational areas of people services. She relishes aligning organisational objectives with internal capabilities, ensuring effective outcomes are achieved.

Maria brings more than 30 years of experience in primary health care to her role at Comprehensive Care. She has had a diverse career working across non-government organisations, District Health Boards, and primary health care organisations, as well as being a business owner of a primary health care practice.

Maria is a Nurse Practitioner with skills in leadership and partnering for outcomes. She is committed to improving patient health outcomes, through understanding patient experiences, access, and equity issues in health care. Maria supports the development of the workforce of the future with a special interest in nursing.

Elizabeth has over 13 years of experience in both primary and secondary care. She has built a strong foundation in leadership, relationship management, and performance improvement. With a background in Public Health, her career has focused on connecting with a diverse range of stakeholders – from general practice staff to business owners – and driving sustainable growth in healthcare settings.

Elizabeth is passionate about developing and maintaining meaningful relationships at both operational and strategic levels. Her focus is on business development, contract management, and public health, and she thrives in environments where she can ensure excellent support to our network, always with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for our patients.

Ajit is the Director of the inaugural population health programme at Comprehensive Care. Ajit is an experienced senior manager with expertise in strategy development, programme implementation, organisational performance, evaluation, and assurance.

Previously, Ajit was an independent projects consultant working across a range of entities in both the public and private sectors. He has advised DHBs’ planning and funding on the commissioning of services in primary care and hospital specialist services and worked with NGOs on strategy planning and performance-related projects. Most recently, he worked for the national office of HNZ on performance frameworks and with their northern region commissioner on regional team integration and for a Kaupapa Māori provider of social and healthcare services. Ajit was a former Director of audit at HealthShare Limited, who re-developed the audit and assurance programme for the five mid-north island DHBs and held a Crown warrant as a Designated Auditing Agency to independently undertake audits for the certification of NGO and hospital entities.

Ajit holds a Doctorate in Public Policy (Economics, Efficiency Management) and is a member of the Government Economics Network. Ajit serves on the New Zealand Hohenheim (Stuttgart) Healthcare Management Research Board.

Derek Chang has extensive experience in mental health, addictions, youth health, and service development. Originally trained as a doctor in China, Derek has worked in New Zealand Mental Health & Addictions sector for 14 years across clinical, operational, and strategic roles.

As Director of Asian Health, Derek focuses on expanding healthcare services for New Zealand growing Asian community, supporting practices, and improving cultural responsiveness. Previously, he held leadership roles in Mental Health & Addictions services at PHO and Funding & Planning at Health New Zealand. He has also contributed as member of the Health and Disability Ethics Committee under Ministry of Health New Zealand.

Derek holds postgraduate qualifications in Public Health, Mental Health & Addictions, and Child & Adolescent Mental Health. A DAPAANZ-registered Addiction Practitioner, he is also preparing to return to clinical practice as a doctor in New Zealand.

Sisila Jayasiri has an extensive and diverse career in finance, with over 20 years of experience in high-level business process control, financial planning, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and management. His career spans multiple industries, including the health sector, tourism, and media, across New Zealand, Fiji, and Sri Lanka.

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Sisila also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He plays a key role in developing and executing financial strategies that align with and support the objectives of primary healthcare organisations. His focus is on driving sustainable financial growth while ensuring the efficient management of resources to enhance the delivery of primary healthcare services.