Our history and values

Qualifications 

PGDip (MgtSt) – Distinction 
Professional Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching 
Certified Herrmann Practitioner 

Bio 

Kelly has over 20 years of senior leadership experience and a postgraduate diploma in Management Studies from the University of Waikato. She has a collaborative management style and believes in strong communication and transparency.

Kelly’s heart is in the not-for-profit sector, and she is passionate about fair and equal opportunities for all. With a particular interest in health and wellness, Kelly is dedicated to ensuring Wingspan continues to provide affordable mental health care to the community of Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Alan is a retired senior Human Resources and Operations Director whose career involved him working in large New Zealand and Australian organisations in the private and public sectors. This experience and Alan’s commitment to playing a positive part in helping to make our communities safer, more satisfying, and enjoyable places to live, are reasons why he is the Chairman of Wingspan.

Alan has been Chairman since 2011 and is excited by the recent transformational changes to Wingspan, which he is confident will ensure it is able to deliver its mission of enhancing the safety and well-being of all families and individuals.

Christine is an experienced Executive Marketer with a wealth of knowledge of working across the globe with commercial entities seeking international expansion to increase scale and profitability. In this capacity, she has led the design and development of transformative marketing largely in the technology sector. Christine’s combination of skills is the result of a career portfolio that has included both the public and private sectors.

Christine began non-profit sector governance in 2010, which included (then) Home and Family Counselling - now of course ‘Wingspan’. She is a passionate advocate of counselling dedicated to ensuring the capability of our organisation continues to adapt and grow and meet the needs of our community.

Ian is a Chartered Accountant and also holds a BA. ( Hons) Business Studies – first class.
He is the Corporate Services Manager at Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation. He is the Corporate Services Manager at Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation, and his
recent past experience is as a Project Manager with ANZ and previously with PwC and Dresdner Bank in the Cayman Islands. He has been honorary treasurer of a number of sports clubs over the years.

Jessica is a lawyer who has worked in the screen production sector for over 12 years.

Prior to that, Jessica practised in commercial and general practice law. She also holds a BA in anthropology, reflecting her keen interest in people and human relationships. Jessica is glad to be able to serve on the Home & Family Board, an organisation that fulfills a vital role in the community.