About the Experts

Dr Fiona Scott-Melton is an experienced mixed-methods researcher and evaluator, who has worked with a range of public and private sector organisations in New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom. She has a PhD in Wellbeing and music, as well as extensive experience in applying a systems thinking approach including developing and critiquing Outcome Frameworks and intervention logic.

Dr Brendan Stevenson has worked as a research officer; as a supernumerary lecturer for the School of Health Sciences Massey University; analysed data from drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, iwi surveys, and Kaupapa Māori Kura; and was a senior researcher in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Team at Te Hiringa Hauora (Health Promotion Agency). Brendan is of Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Porou, Scandinavian, Scottish, and English descent

Jeremy Markham has an academic background in psychology, philosophy and business. He has more than 20 years of experience in varied public and private sector roles. Jeremy’s competencies include business process design and optimisation, change management, benefits management and he is also an excellent facilitator and communicator.

Dr Rebecca Gray is social researcher with a PhD in public health and particular strengths in qualitative and mixed-methods analysis. She has strong research, writing and advising skills demonstrated through several types of government sector work. She especially enjoys working in teams with diverse specialties to combine different research approaches and produce usable insights that can inform real change.