Dr Hend Zaki
PRONOUNS
She/her
LOCATION
Based in Auckland
Able to travel throughout New Zealand.
SKILLS
Speaker, Academic, Consultant
SPEAKING TOPICS
Workplace DEI, Intersectionality, Identity & Belonging
SOCIAL LINKS
About
Dr. Hend Zaki, Founder of WOCPSN and Hend Zaki Consulting, has over 15 years of experience in government, regional, and international organisations. She holds a PhD in Politics and International Relations from the University of Auckland and specialises in intersectionality, identity, and belonging.
Her experiences as an international student, researcher, employee, and migrant provide her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities existing for women from diverse backgrounds, migrants, and Muslims in New Zealand and abroad. Hend is dedicated to supporting and uplifting women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. She founded the Women of Colour in the Public Sector Network (WOCPSN) and Rahma Sisters to help women connect, support one another, and thrive together.
Passionate about creating inclusive environments, Hend has founded Hend Zaki Consulting and developed programmes to support leaders and women from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Originally from Egypt, she moved to New Zealand in 2015 with her family and has previously lived in the UK and the US. She speaks Arabic and English.