Gloria Sheridan

Gloria Sheridan is a strong advocate for whānau Māori with lived experience in hauora hinengaro, grounding her mahi in manaakitanga and rangatiratanga. She is the Interim Pouwhakahaere for Te Kete Pounamu, leading a national collective that amplifies Māori voices in mental health and addiction.

A founding member of the Māori National Lived Experience Rōpū, Gloria has helped create pathways for whānau voices to influence policy and practice. She also contributes to the Te Manawa Taki Regional Consumer Council and the HQSC Māori Advisory Committee, ensuring Māori perspectives shape health equity efforts.

Her leadership continues to strengthen the Māori lived experience community across Aotearoa, ensuring whānau voices are heard and valued in health and social systems.