Amanda Black, an Indigenous scientist in New Zealand, faced discrimination at university but now champions Indigenous values and community engagement in environmental research.
As the director of Bioprotection Aotearoa, Black emphasizes Indigenous principles in research while ensuring equality and promoting deserving candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Black advocates for Indigenous sovereignty over research data and prioritizes the collaboration between researchers and Indigenous communities to co-create impactful science projects.
Under her leadership, Bioprotection Aotearoa nurtures a welcoming environment for early-career and Indigenous researchers, directly challenging the biases that persist within academia.
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