Mikaela Bohnenn

Mikaela attained her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in 2023, and is now in the final year of her Master of Nursing Science degree at the University of Otago, with a strong passion for advancing rural health equity.

She serves as the Student Representative Board Member on the Hauora Taiwhenua Board, advocating for healthcare students and contributing a different perspective to the table discussions. As a committee member of the Rural Nursing Executive, she also supports behind-the-scenes initiatives, particularly their social media. She also works closely alongside the Students of Rural Health Aotearoa.

Furthermore, Mikaela works alongside Mobile Health, an organisation focused on reducing access-to-care barriers for rural whānau. She is committed to working with senior colleagues to address health inequities and support sustainable, community-led solutions.