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University of Otago

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5.04/23/2026

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About Anna

Anna Williams is an Assistant Research Fellow in the Department of Primary Health Care, Dunedin, at the University of Otago, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine within the Health Sciences Division. She earned a Bachelor of Technology in Food, a Master of Philosophy in Humanities, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Sector Evaluation Research from Massey University. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Social Anthropology at the University of Otago, supervised by Dr. Susan Wardell and Dr. Richard Egan. Her doctoral research investigates Pākehā journeys of wellbeing, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and connection in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand. With over eight years of experience at the University of Otago, Williams specializes in community development adopting a participatory and empowerment lens, focusing on research that directly supports the needs and priorities of community members.