With over 20 years of clinical experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health across various levels and regions in Australia, Professor Taylor's career began as an Indigenous health worker in his home community of Mer Island in the mid-1990s. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Nursing Science, a Graduate Certificate in Health: Diabetes Management & Education, a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), and a Doctor of Public Health from James Cook University. As Director of the Onemda Centre, Sean utilises his extensive research, leadership, and health sector experience to enhance our leadership in Indigenous health. Recognising the proven strengthens Onemda brings to public health, Sean is primarily focused on capacity building, and creating replicable and sustainable models drive long-term systematic change. Two key components of this is convening Indigenous health services and peak body groups, and uplifting the next generation of Indigenous health professionals.

Debbie is a Māori Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialist at Te Whatu Ora ki Waitaha Health New Zealand in Te Waipounamu/Waitaha Canterbury District. The role delivers culturally responsive education for Māori patients and whānau to enhance their understanding of diabetes and empower self-management. Debbie has worked in Diabetes for over 25 years. Her expertise is in the ability to take advances in Diabetes care to her community that understands and respects the cultural values held around Hauora Māori - Māori health. As a mother and nani, the desire to achieve health equity is the driving force for iwi katoa (all Māori) to live long and live well.