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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 To be confirmed
Counselling Team Leader Vonnie Marshall
Finance Officer Di Duncan
Counselling Coordinator  Maggie Horrell
Office Manager Anne Bristol
Counselling Coordinator Benjamin Jensen
Programmes Coordinator Emma Harbour
Programmes Administrator Lily Murray
Counselling/ Senior Programmes Coordinator Bridy Haughey
Programmes Coordinator Emma Harbour
Programmes Coordinator Maddie Barrett
Administrator Azrul Bibi

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Resources Available at Skylight

Skylight is here to help you through difficult times. We can assist you in a variety of ways with information appropriate for your situation. You are welcome to visit us and receive free information and a support pack from our resource centre and borrow books from the specialist library. We also facilitate Professional Development training and offer Counselling support services for children, young people, family/whānau and individuals who are experiencing tough times.

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