Principal, 2015 -

I have been a professional psychiatric nurse, registered from 1986 to 2017; from 2003-2015 as a community mental health nurse in an assertive treatment team working with a wide range of clients, and since 2015, Principal at Power To Care.

I have a passion regarding maintaining people in their own homes in the community, working with them in ways they find supportive and empowering.

I am deeply proud of my cultural affiliation to Ngai Tahu. The principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are an integral part of my practice, and I actively support and encourage the principles of partnership, protection, participation and Tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).

I am a member of Te Ao Maramatanga (New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.) and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO).

Having a balance between work, family, friends and pets is important - out of work I enjoy baking, woodworking and spending as much time with my family and grandchildren as I can.