Daysha Tonumaipe'a is a dedicated Māori and Pacific researcher committed to advancing health and well-being outcomes for indigenous communities in Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific. With a focus on equity and cultural responsiveness, her work often centers on addressing disparities in healthcare, education, and social support systems for Māori and Pacific peoples. Daysha work is deeply grounded in Kaupapa Māori and Pacific methodologies, using these frameworks to guide her research and ensure that indigenous perspectives are integral to shaping policy and practice. Her collaborative approach emphasises working alongside whānau and communities, prioritising their voices and experiences in all aspects of research. Daysha's involvement in recent research includes areas such as food systems, food environments, equitable access to gynaecological cancer care, immunisation rates among Māori and Pacific peoples, international investment in the Pacific Islands, health and well-being in young women, whānau research, spiritual capital in management, and indigenous entrepreneurship.

Daysha is also Equity Lead at Synergia, a consultancy that specialises in using data-driven insights research, co-design approaches to improving health, social, and community outcomes through systems thinking. Daysha's PhD is focused on the of social enterprise in providing upstream healthcare in relation to food environments and food systems. Daysha has led and supported evaluation and research for clients such as Ministry of Health, ACC, Ministry of Education, Sports NZ, Regional Sports Trust, and GSK.