Prof Linda Smith CNZM Trustee Ngāti Awa Ngāti Porou Linda joined Te Atawhai o Te Ao’s Board in 2019 and quickly became an invaluable member of the team. Linda has a strong background in academic research, particularly indigenous and Kaupapa Māori Research, which is of great significance to the organisation. As a result of Linda’s research, her influence extends well beyond Aotearoa, and into indigenous communities of other nations.