Governance and Voluntary Experience
Chair/Trustee Aug 2013 – Nov 2017
Wellington Help Foundation
Trustee then Chair, providing governance and leadership to the CEO of Wellington Help Foundation. The primary purpose of the organisation is the ending of sexual violence within our community.
Head of Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee March 2014 – July 2016
Richter City Roller Derby
In addition to skating for Richter City Roller Derby, I also headed up the fundraising & sponsorship committee
Event Management Feb 2010 – Mar 2012
Smashed Up Soiree
Part of a group of socially minded individuals who held club nights in order to raise money for local charities
Trustee Nov 2005 – May 2007
Wellington Night Shelter
As a Trustee for the Wellington Night Shelter, I was one of 12 board members. In addition to the usual governance responsibilities, the rebuild of the facility allowed the opportunity to challenge the status quo & suggest a new approach for the service, based on my extensive experience of working within the homelessness sector. I worked together with two other board members to develop the policies, procedures & practice models for more proactive & effective services.
Young Core Leaders of Civil Society Jan – May 2007
Japanese Cabinet Office
Practice sharing & leadership development & exchange programme to improve management & delivery of social service provision in Japan, New Zealand & other participating countries.
