Chaya gained her first Master of Science in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education and went on to gain a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Otago.

She has coordinated multi-site projects, facilitated randomised controlled trials, and aligned healthcare initiatives with indigenous health perspectives. Chaya brings experience and expertise in public health research including project management, stakeholder engagement, and specialised data visualisation and research analysis skills.

Link to Chaya's LinkedIn profile.