• Clients

     

    The following are my current and recent appreciated clients. Listed are longer-term contracts and do not include countless one-off speaking, facilitation and comedy gigs since 2001.

     

    Below are also roles in governance and executive positions I've held across various organisations, ranging from committee memberships to executive directorships.

  • Te Pou
    April 2021 - Present
    Strategic advice and expertise on Dual Disability/MHID, developing frameworks and tools to support mental health and addiction workforce groups.

     

    Be Institute
    July 2010 - February 2021
    Co-director of the Be. Leadership programme, designing and delivering a yearly leadership development programme and mentoring participants.

     

    End-of-Life Choice Society of New Zealand
    July 2015 - December 2023
    Advisory services on website and social media management to support the society's online presence and communication.

     

    Tatouranga Aotearoa/Stats New Zealand
    June 2021 - July 2021
    In-depth analysis and stocktake of the Accessibility Charter implementation within the organisation.

     

    Manatū Hauora/Ministry of Health
    July 2021 - 2023 (2-year term)
    Member of support and consultation for the End of Life Choice (SCENZ) Group, maintaining service provider lists and offering guidance on assisted dying services.

     

    Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Ministry of Social Development
    January 2022 - July 2022
    Co-led the development of a future operational model for Whaikaha — Ministry of Disabled People, focusing on strategic policy and organisational culture.

     

    Manatū Mo Te Taiao/Ministry for the Environment
    August 2022 - December 2022
    Review of draft regulations for the single-use plastic straws ban, contributing to the plastic phase-out environmental initiative.

  • Governance and Executive roles

    • Health Research Council’s 10-year Health Strategy Development Group Member
      2018 - 2019
    • Auckland Council Disability Strategic Advisory Panel Chair
      May 2016 - May 2017
    • Home and Community Health Association Independent Trustee
      April 2014 - May 2016
    • Diversityworks Charitable Trust, Founder and Executive Director
      August 2005 - June 2015
    • Manawanui InCharge Ltd (Individualised Funding Agency), Director and Independent Chair
      February 2005 - September 2007
    • Auckland Disability Law Setup and Steering Group Member
      2007
    • Touch Compass Dance Trust, Chair
      August 2004 - July 2007
    • Ripple Trust, Settlor Trustee
      February - April 2002
    • Auckland City Council Partnerships Committee Member
      2000 - 2001
    • Auckland City Council Disability Issues Advisory Group Member
      2001 - 2002
    • Ministry of Youth Affairs Youth Development Strategy Reference Group Member
      2001
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