Leilani Maraku (Ngāti Raukawa) is the Manukura (Chief Executive) of Mana o te Tangata Trust, a Kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction peer-support service in Aotearoa New Zealand. With more than 25 years’ experience across frontline practice, leadership, and system design, Leilani has led innovative, community-centred service models that embed lived experience at every level.

Drawing from both professional expertise and personal lived experience, she is a strong advocate for Tangata Whaiora and whānau voices in service delivery, workforce development, and national policy. Leilani is widely respected for her leadership in Māori mental health and addictions and whole-system transformation.