Board of Trustees

   
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Heather Allan  - RN RMN QSM JP (Chairperson)

Appointed 1991

Heather has extensive experience in Social Services, Health and Disability Sector, Local Government and Governance.  She is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors. 
Her roles include being a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee, Quality Governance Committee, CEO Employment Committee (Chairperson) and the Innovation Award Committee (Chairperson).

 
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John Doolan  - AFA AFP ALU (Deputy Chairperson)

Appointed 2002

John has a vast experience in Financial Planning and Risk Management, Fundraising and 35 years in the movement of disabled people from institutions to the community.
His role includes being a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Whaioro Trust Board. 

 
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David Barrett

Appointed 2007

David was appointed to the MASH Trust Board as the consumer representative in 2007.  He acts in an advisory role to the Trust Board for people with disabilities.  His other roles include being a member of the Quality Governance Committee and the Innovation Award Committee.  David is also a member of the Whaioro Trust Board and LUCK Venue Inc. Board.

 
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Joan Chettleburgh - BA RN
Appointed 1993

Joan has extensive experience in Management, Intellectual Disabilities, Mental Health and Physical Disability Services.
Her roles include being the Chairperson of the Quality Governance Committee and a member of the CEO Employment Committee.  Joan is also the Chairperson of Whaioro Trust Board. 

  

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Sheena Mason BBS, CA

Appointed 2009

Sheena is an Associate with BDO Manawatu and has been the firms' Audit Manager since 1986. Sheena is involved in other areas besides audit, including insolvency, and the farming, manufacturing and retailing industries. She has been a member of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants of NZ since 1986 and the Manawatu Branch Secretary since 1999. 
Sheena's other roles include being a member of the Finance, Audit & Risk Management Committee.

 
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Julie Nitschke  - RN MA (applied)

Appointed 2007

Julie has 34 Years experience in the New Zealand health service in operational management, service improvement, mental health, medical nursing primary health care and governance. she has extensive experience in quality surveying in a variety of healthcare settings in New Zealand and Australia and has undertaken various leadership roles including clinical leadership and governance, quality, risk and strategic development She is also a member of the Quality Governance Committee.
 
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Peter Rea -  Dip Bus Studs
Appointed 2003

Peter is an Authorised Financial Advisor and a Certified Financial Planner with 20 years experience in this field as well as more than 20 years in the banking Industry.  He is a Director of the Personal Investment Centre.  His roles include being the Chairperson of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee and a member of the CEO’s Appraisal Committee.  
 
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Bill Tither CA(Ret) BBS

Appointed 2004

Bill has wide spread experience in accounting, financial management and human resource management in the public and private sectors.  His role includes being a member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee.  Bill is also a member of the Whaioro Trust Board.
 
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Margaret Walsh

Appointed 2003

Margaret has a vast background in social work and counselling, including Maori health.  Margaret is also a member of the Whaioro Trust Board.

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