Debbie Ryan

Principal, Pacific Perspectives

Debbie Ryan is the principal of Pacific Perspectives, a policy and research consultancy specialising in Pacific health.  Debbie has extensive experience in the health sector as a general practitioner, manager, senior public servant and researcher.  She has qualifications in medicine, public management and company direction.  Her research interest over the past 10 years has been the evidence for policy and practice to improve health and social outcomes for Pacific people in Aotearoa, New Zealand.  Debbie has a track record of working with Pacific communities and has contributed over two decades to Pacific workforce development and thought leadership in Pacific health.