"I thoroughly enjoy making a positive, real, lasting difference to so many people."

"I love educating people to empower themselves to keep safe, speak up and be confident in who they are. My role now allows me to build relationships with other organizations, to help them do the same!"

"I feel privileged to work alongside our team and the wider community, building connections and empowering people of all ages to develop the skills they need to be safe and have healthy relationships."

"Helping source financial support, to ensure cost is not a barrier to participation.  Building stronger and more confident youth for our future is what drives me!"

"I am excited to be a part of a team who help empower our young people with necessary life skills to take charge of their futures."

"I'm grateful to be fostering relationships and working with progressive organisations to positively impact and broaden personal and professional safety skills for greater societal outcomes."

"It is a privilege to share my knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga Māori with our team of te reo and tikanga Māori with our team of passionate and caring people.

Martha jane has been a member of the board since August 2020.
She is a learning and development professional, currently working at PwC.
When I am not at work, you will either find me ‘ubering’ my 2 boys (aged 6 and 9) to their various sporting commitments, or decorating the school hall for another PTA fundraiser.
When I do get some time to myself,  I enjoy running with my chocolate Labrador around the local beaches in West Auckland.

Cornelia founded Empowerment Trust (originally 'Vital Victories') and joined the board in 2024. With a long history of collaboration with Kidpower International, she plays a key role in fundraising, programme development, and maintaining programme quality. When she's not contributing to the Empowerment Trust, Cornelia is busy with her adult children and grandchildren, practicing Aikido, and pursuing other passions. She remains dedicated to the Trust's ongoing success.

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Nicola joined the board in March 2022.

She is a lawyer with public, commercial and employment law expertise, currently working in the Public Service.

Nicola comes from Waihi and now lives in Wellington with her husband and two of her three teenagers.  When she’s not spending time with family and friends, she enjoys encouraging her back section to return to native bush.