Kathryn Ross

CEO

After more than 30 years in local and central government in a variety of roles. I joined Skylight because of its mission and values.

Amanda Gregan

Director of Operations | Rangatohu Mahi Rangapū

My role is to ensure the business runs smoothly and sustainably, while seeking growth opportunities across both existing and new areas of operation.

Jenny Devine

Clinical Advisor | Kaiwhirinaki Haumanu

I am a registered educational psychologist and the Clinical Advisor for Skylight Trust.

Vonnie Marshall

Counselling Team Leader | Kaitaki Kapa Whakamāherehere

I was born in Whanganui-a-Tara and lived in Nelson, where we raised three children.

Di Duncan

Finance Officer | Kaitari Pūtea

I am from the UK but relocated to New Zealand a few years ago.

Benjamin Jensen

Senior Counselling Coordinator | Kaituitui Whakamāherehere Matua

In my role at Skylight, I am a counselling coordinator/counsellor. My roles have changed over the last four years.

Bridy Haughey

Senior Programme Coordinator | Kaituitui Hōtaka Matua

I am an educational psychologist working as Senior Programmes Coordinator.

Emma Harbour

Programmes Coordinator | Kaituitui Hōtaka

Previously, a travel tour coordinator, flight attendant, foster carer and supervisor at a home for pregnant teens. I have joined Skylight this year as a Programme Coordinator.

Elliot Freeman

Programme Coordinator | Kaituitui Hōtaka Matua

I am the programme coordinator for Travellers, Skylight's wellbeing programme which supports young people to build resilience and navigate life’s ups and downs.

Tina Taylor

Counselling Coordinator | Kaituitui Whakamāherehere

I am a Counselling Coordinator at Skylight. Kia ora koutou! I am a Counselling Coordinator at Skylight.

Maggie Horrell

Creative Arts Therapist

Maggie Horrell (she/her/ia) a Creative Arts Therapist (MACAT) hailing from the south. She has a background in English and Classical Literature and spent seven years as a Seed Analyst which means her obscure knowledge is top notch.

Anne Bristol

Office Manager | Kaiwhakahaere Tari

I came to Skylight as a volunteer. This led to becoming the Board Secretary and organising Professional Development workshops across the country.

Azrul Bibi

Administrator -Kaiwhakataka

Originally from the Fiji Islands I arrived in New Zealand in 2023. I completed a Diploma in Accounting at the University of The South Pacific.

Maddie Barrett

Social Media Coordinator | Kaituitui Pae Pāpori

Along with being the social media coordinator, I am also involved in delivering programmes aimed to help tamariki and rangitahi increase their resilience and connect with their identity.

Dr. Nicole M. Coupe

Chair

Dr. Coupe is an experienced researcher and academic with a deep commitment to improving health outcomes through innovative practices.

Lesley Hoskin

Trustee

Lesley brings a wealth of experience to the Board. She is Chief Executive at the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

Nikki Franklin

Trustee

Nikki has a strong understanding and connections with governance, built up over more than 10 years as part of the Executive Leadership Team of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

Brendon Oakley

Trustee

Brendon is a senior officer within the New Zealand Defence Force. He has seen and done much during his career, from undertaking management and support positions at Defence Headquarters in Wellington to serving with United Nations peacekeeping forces in the Middle East.

Tania Vincent

Trustee

With a career that spans high-level advisory and executive roles in both international and domestic environments, Tania understands the complexities of navigating public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Maria Mitimeti-Clark

Trustee

Maria is a leader with extensive public service experience – both at the Board level and as an Executive. A passionate advocate for better outcomes for Pasifika, Maria connected deeply with the kaupapa of Skylight.

Katharine Te Hau Bowden

Non-voting Trustee

Katharine is a Principal Advisor at Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities and a former Private Secretary for Housing.

Akasha Te Amo Liana Rio

Non-voting Trustee

I am passionate about Te Tiriti o Waitangi, how we address mental health using a Te Triti-based model, and the journey Skylight is on to become a Te Tiriti-based organisation.

Dr. Amanda Perry

Trustee

Dr. Amanda Perry is an experienced clinician and academic leader, who is passionate about supporting people to reach their potential.

Martin Weekes

Trustee

I believe every child deserves the opportunity to live a full and happy life in a positive, stimulating, safe environment and it should be every parent’s wish to see that dream come to fruition.