Board of Trustees

My daughter Andia is in Year 5 at Ponsonby Primary (and my son Nelsen completed his primary schooling at PPS in 2020). I have a keen and strong interest in children’s learning, their learning environment, support and opportunities. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a great school and to have been elected to be a parent representative on the Ponsonby Primary School Board.   

In terms of my skillset, I am a commercial lawyer with over 25 years’ experience in large law firms and corporate roles in both New Zealand and overseas. This has provided me with significant experience dealing with a wide range of issues and strategic matters across all types of organisations (public and private). My career has also necessarily involved exposure to a range of financial related matters. I have specialties in corporate governance advisory work (particularly in relation to company boards of directors) and in the banking sector where I am currently employed. I enjoy working in a team environment and with people from different backgrounds and disciplines.

On a personal level, I am very driven by values (particularly honesty, integrity and compassion). I love spending time with my family and friends and I enjoy a range of activities and sports – especially anything outdoors. I have a keen interest in social and global issues, our environment and sustainability.

Giving back is also really important to me and I have held a number of community based roles, including volunteer work for the Auckland City Mission, mentoring roles for children in low decile secondary schools (through the First Foundation) and for women in business (through the University of Auckland Business School and Auckland Women’s Lawyers’ Association).