OUR TRUSTEES & SUPPORTERS
The current Trust Board is made up of trustees across the country who are the kaitiaki of our kaupapa.
Libby Robins
Libby Robins has been working in the community sector in Christchurch for over 30 years. Until 2019 she was Executive Director of the successful Family Help Trust, well known for their evidence based early intervention services. In 2020 Libby stepped back to exclusively focus on research and development for FHT and in July 2021, left altogether in order to focus on research and service effectiveness as an independent Contractor. She is now a Patron for family Help Trust.
Libby’s intention is to use her skills to support and assist other NGO’s to take their services down an evidence pathway. Libby was delighted to be invited to become a board member of the Jade Speaks Up Educational Trust and assist with sustainability plans, programme development and service integrity into the future.
In 2011 Libby was granted a Winston Churchill Fellowship, to study mothers and babies in prison Units in the USA and the UK, and in 2017, she was awarded an ONZM for children’s services. In her spare time along with her Social Worker husband she enjoys travelling, family and grandchildren, and grows olives and hazelnuts.
Marguerite Vanderkolk
Marguerite’s education background was a journey out of the mainstream into the alternative learning settings where the well-being of learners was placed ahead of their academic achievements. She has a deep understanding of the concept of "when the child feels safe, valued and well supported, learning will be naturally enjoyable and successful".
Having been a change agent in many of her professional and governance roles, Marguerite has proven to be future-focused, able to facilitate change processes. She has a connection to Jade Speaks Up since its inception, and regards it as a privilege to serve as a Trustee to awhi te mahi o te hauora o tamariki.
Togia Lanefale
Togia is of Māori and Niuean descent and was born in Auckland. He works as a social worker and group facilitator.
Togia is on this kaupapa to stop the cycle of family violence one whānau at a time; remembering that it’s about the journey, not the destination. A social worker since 2011, he has knowledge of Ministry of Justice safety programmes, family court processes, family violence and drug court protocols, drug and alcohol support services, community housing providers, community law and community service providers.
Togia is based in Auckland and his current work includes being a Toolbox BAW parenting programme facilitator, Stopping Violence programme facilitator for groups, and couples’ relationship work.
Alison Bourn
Alison moved from Whanganui to Ōtautahi in 2009 after an interesting job offer from the CDHB’s public health unit. Alison brings experience leading non-government organisations, most recently as CEO of Te Puawaitanga ki Ōtautahi Trust. She holds a post-grad in Management in the Non-Profit Sector from Unitech, Auckland. She currently works for Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu as a project operations lead a role that utilises her NGO experience. Alison also brings experience from her roles in central and local government, and wants to support the Trust so that its work can reach as many teachers and others as possible.
Gardening is an important hobby for Alison, as is being outside, walking in the hills and being with her 2 mokopuna.
Special thanks need to go to the many people and organisations who have contributed to these programmes. We simply can't do it without you!
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