Suzette Jackson, a Pākehā Māori (Te Ātiawa) woman, is employed as a researcher at Higher Ground Drug Rehabilitation in Auckland, New Zealand. She is a registered social worker and currently works as a trauma and addiction counsellor. Additionally, she lectures on addiction and substance use at Auckland University of Technology.
Suzette is a Doctoral Candidate in the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Auckland, focusing her research on exploring the experiences of mothers with a substance use disorder during their six months in residential care at Te Whare Taonga, an integrated rehabilitation and parenting program. Her research is devoted to amplifying the voices of marginalised and disenfranchised individuals and communities, reflecting her commitment to social justice and equity.