

Clare is a Senior Consultant at Synergia with over 15 years of experience specialising in health and social sector improvement.
Clare's expertise lies in the rigorous management of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, where she ensures operational requirements remain aligned with strategic and project objectives. She is recognised for providing the structured oversight and leadership necessary to navigate multifaceted programmes, giving clients and partners full confidence in project integrity and delivery timelines.
Clare’s approach integrates deep sector knowledge - spanning mental health, public health screening, private health sector, and the design of patient support programmes - with technical proficiency in health tech and data analytics. This is complemented by her whānau-lived experience in disability advocacy, allowing her to manage projects that require both technical precision and a nuanced understanding of patient, whānau and community needs. A dedicated advocate for health equity, Clare applies her expertise to equity-focused research, ensuring that implementation science is directly informed by the voices of those it serves.
Clare’s work is ultimately defined by a career-long commitment to delivering tangible improvements in the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
