About me

I am an experienced community leader, practitioner, facilitator, innovator, collaborator and educator with a broad range of knowledge that I want to share! I am deeply passionate about empowering communities to achieve transformative change and realise their aspirations.

Born and bred in West Auckland, I am a proud Westie and have led significant initiatives such as creating West Auckland Together and the West Auckland Funders Network, driving systemic change to build a more connected and resilient community.

My career has been dedicated to fostering capacity, capability, and collaboration to address complex issues. I believe in the power of communities to create and lead their own change, and I have devoted my life to enabling this.

My leadership style emphasises collaboration, bringing together diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, government, businesses, and funders, to co-create solutions that benefit all.

As the former Chief Executive of Sport Waitākere, I rebuilt the organisation from near extinction by fostering resilient leadership, forming strong partnerships, and developing a clear strategic vision. My recent role as General Manager: Community Engagement at The Trusts saw me develop an equity-focused funding strategy prioritising youth, community connection, sustainable environments, and partnerships with Māori and Pacific communities.

Guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, I champion equity, inclusion, social and racial justice, ensuring that my work reflects Aotearoa as a treaty-based society. A strengths-based leader, my attributes include strategic thinking, authentic leadership, effective communication, and fostering cultures of diverse and productive collaboration.

Inspired by the belief that “if you want to go far, go together,” I continuously seek meaningful work that aligns with my values and allows me to contribute to a better future for Aotearoa and beyond. A lifelong learner, I thrive on challenges and bring enthusiasm, integrity, and dedication to everything I undertake.

 So, please get in touch.

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Ngā mihi and thank you for your interest.

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good -AcademyEX, Auckland

    Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Studies -Unitec, Auckland

    Diploma in Business Studies -Massey University, Auckland

    Certificate in Small Business  -Carrington Technical Institute, Auckland

    Diploma in Teaching -North Shore Teachers College, Auckland

  • Leadership New Zealand - The Pākehā Project

    Best Leadership Academy - Mentor

    Winston Churchill Memorial Trust - Research Fellowship

    Leadership New Zealand Programme

    Sport NZ Leadership Programme

    Numerous certificates and courses including:

    Te Reo Maori, Toastmasters, Human Resource Management, Facilitation, Treaty of Waitangi, Health and Safety, Internal Auditor, Customer Service, Presentation Skills, Business Writing, Communication Skills, First Aid, Computing, Strategic Planning, Performance and Relationship Management, Project Management, Change Management, Governance, Financial Management, Programme Evaluation, & Effective Communication with Stakeholders, Organisational Risk

  • West Auckland Trusts Services - Director (Chair, Remuneration Committee)

    Waitākere Licensing Trust - Elected Member

    Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust Board - Trustee

    Waitākere Regional Hockey Turf Trust Board - Chair & Board Member

    Sportnet Board - Board Member

    Bowls NZ Board - Board Member

Current Governance & Advisory Roles

  • Belong Aotearoa

    Board member on Belong Aotearoa non-profit innovation and social change hub that addresses systemic barriers to settlement for newcomers in Aotearoa NZ

  • Healthy Families Waitākere

    Member (former Chair) of the Healthy Families Waitākere Strategic Leaders Group

  • Pūmanawa Āwhina

    Director on Pūmanawa Āwhina, a national initiative that works with communities using physical activity and recreation for community and social development.

  • West Auckland Together

    Member of West Auckland Together strategy group.