Paul is a New Zealand registered nurse and lecturer at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He began his nursing career in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) in 1989 and has worked in paediatrics, public health, emergency care, and refugee health, including international humanitarian work with the New Zealand Red Cross. Paul has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and received the AUT 2018 Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Innovation. His teaching focuses on child and youth health, acute nursing practice, and advanced assessment. In 2024, he completed a Doctor of Health Science, exploring refugee youth perceptions of health and wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand using participatory video. His research interests include refugee and migrant youth health, Pacific youth wellbeing, and participatory methodologies. Paul is a co-author of the book chapter "Being Participatory through Videography," featured in the edited volume Being Participatory: Researching with Children and Young People (Editors: Imelda Coyne, Bernie Carter, 2024). Paul lives on the Hibiscus Coast with his wife Catherine. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, sailing, and tramping.

Dr. Samantha Jakimowicz, an Associate Professor in Nursing and a qualified psychotherapist, has made significant contributions to research and academia. Her impressive track record includes over $2.2 million in research funding. Dr. Jakimowicz currently serves as the Associate Head of School Research & Graduate Studies in the School of Nursing Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences. In this leadership role, she oversees research initiatives and graduate programs within the school, supporting growing research capacity and capability of all academics. Her own research explores how compassion and empathy impact patient care, healthcare professionals, and overall well-being. Her work delves into understanding the experiences of both patients and healthcare workers, aiming to improve quality of care. She is well published in these areas.

International PhD Student in Western Sydney University, a recipient of Australian Government Research Training Stipend Scholarship. Registered Nurse/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse of Nepal. Registered Nurse in Australia.