OUR TEAM

Our team, the people who foster those changes, have skills and qualifications in education, health, social work, counselling - and in life. They bring commitment, common sense, energy, practicality and a belief in people's potential.

Aroha Heremaia, a HIPPY tutor and son Ezra, a HIPPY graduate.

MAKING IT HAPPEN

"HIPPY has been very good for us. We enjoy seeing the progress Leighton makes with all the activities. He has just started School and it shows how much HIPPY has helped him. For me I've found Group Meetings a time to look forward to for some timeout and interacting with other parents. It's lots of fun."

Melinda Ward Year Two HIPPY Parent

Trustees

Angus Fletcher Chairperson

Ann Dunphy

Marion Heppner

June Hieatt

Commodore Tony Lewis

Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga

Louise Surynt

Key Staff

Dame Lesley Max MBE, MA (Hons)
Chief Executive

Jane Hall Dip.Tchg, Dip.SpecEd.
National Director HIPPY New Zealand

Lin Sauer Cert ECDC Distinction
National Coordinator HIPPY New Zealand

Margaret Fitzgibbon Dip.Tchg People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Regional Coordinator HIPPY New Zealand

Karen Loughnan A.C.A.T, BA(Education & Sociology), B.F.F.L, ESOL(Trinity)HIPPY NZ Manager: NZQA & Curriculum

Shana Malio BA, LLB, MA (Hons), MLitt
MATES Programme Manager

Louise Belcher Dip Family Therapy and CounsellingManager, Kelvin Road Family Service Centre

Wendy Schofield CA
Trust Secretary and Treasurer

Sarah Robson Grad.Dip. Comms and PR
Relationships Manager

Judy Jarvie
Office Administrator

Rebecca McGarry BA(Hons), MA
Communications, Fundraising and Administration Assistant

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