Divya Dhar

Young New Zealander of the Year

2010

2010 Young New Zealander of the Year Divya Dhar.

University of Canterbury

Young New Zealander of the Year

Te Mātātahi o te Tau

University of Canterbury

Divya Dhar is a New Zealand doctor, entrepreneur, and advocate for social change. A graduate of the University of Auckland’s medical program, she founded HealtheX, a platform connecting health researchers and students, and played a key role in sending New Zealand’s first delegation to the International Federation of Medical Students’ Association, where she championed climate and health initiatives.

Divya’s leadership extends beyond medicine. She co-founded the P3 Foundation to combat poverty in the Asia-Pacific and served as Vice President of the New Zealand Medical Students’ Association, influencing government policy to support young doctors in underserved areas. Her humanitarian work includes organizing Oxfam campaigns, building homes in Costa Rica, and raising significant funds for global charities.

With an MBA from Wharton and an MPA from Harvard’s Kennedy School, Divya is also the co-founder and CEO of Seratis, a healthcare technology start-up. Her career exemplifies a commitment to innovation, advocacy, and making a meaningful impact globally.

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