Welcome to our speakers
We are delighted to announce our confirmed speakers:
Professor Simon Denny, Director of Mater Young Adult Health Centre, Mater Health, Australia
Sharon Pihema, Āpiha Takawaenga Māori|Māori Community Liaison |Youth Vaping Educator, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ | Te Hā Ora
Dr Anganette Hall, Paediatrician, Te Whatu Ora Capital and Coast
Nikki Denholm
The Light Project
Nikki Denholm is the Director of The Light Project, which equips the health and FVSV workforce to better understand online youth sexual ecosystems and strengthen prevention and response to online harm. She has a background in emerging sexual health issues, including FGM and HIV/AIDS, and holds several board roles in the counter–child sex trafficking sector.
Liz Hosking-Clement
Youthline
Liz Hosking-Clement is a comprehensive nurse with a career spanning clinical practice, operational management, and service development. Currently serving as the Clinical Improvement Lead at Youthline Auckland, Liz works to implement best-practice, clinical governance frameworks and ensure young people receive effective, accessible, and culturally responsive support.
With over 15 years of experience in the health sector, Liz has held key leadership roles across various organisations, including Counties Manukau CAMHS, the National Hauora Coalition, Whakarongorau, and the University of Auckland.
Te Aorangi-Kowhai Morini
Youthline
Te Aorangi-Kowhai Morini is a young person with 6 years' experience in the rangatahi mental health space. She currently works as the Youth Council Coordinator at Youthline, supporting the establishment and onboarding of the Youth Advisory Council at Youthline. She ensures rangatahi always get a seat at the decision-making tables and that
their voices continue to shape the services our young people are receiving.
