Governance
Skylight's services and activities are guided by a committed and experienced Board of Trustees. We are also honoured to have New Zealanders known for their compassion and understanding of others, as Patrons.
Our Patrons
Louise Nicholas
Judy Bailey
Our Trust Board
Dr. Nicole M. Coupe (Chair) - CEO, Kirikiriroa Family Services Trust
Nikki Franklin - Principal Consultant, JacksonStone and Partners
Lesley Hoskin - CEO, Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Jodie Black - Mental Health Clinical Service Manager
Brendan Oakley - Captain, Royal New Zealand Navy
Tania Vincent - Senior Partner, Tregaskis Brown
Maria Mitimeti-Clark - Principal Advisor Tagata o le Moana, Teaching Council NZ
Advisory - non voting
- Katharine Te Hau Bowden
- Akasha Te Amo Liana Rio
Phil Royal - Independent Board Advisor
Our Kaimahi
Our staff members have many different backgrounds, qualifications and life experiences, to form a strong team. We are committed, hard working and passionate about our work.
| Role | Staff Name |
| Chief Executive Officer | Kathryn Ross |
| Director of Operations | Lesley Brown |
| Clinical Advisor | Jenny Devine |
| Pou Ārahi : Cultural Advisor | Whetu Rangihaeata |
| Counselling Team Leader | Vonnie Marshall |
| Finance Officer | Di Duncan |
| Counselling Coordinator | Maggie Horrell |
| Office Manager | Anne Bristol |
| Counselling Coordinator | Benjamin Jensen |
| Programmes Coordinator | TBC |
| Programmes Administrator | Lily Murray |
| Counselling/ Senior Programmes Coordinator | Bridy Haughey |
| Administrator | Azrul Bibi |