Lynell Tuffery DipFinMaths, BA, BCA, LLB

PRESIDENT

Much of Lynell's governance experience has been in the not-for-profit sector. She has served on two educational boards, including the Board of Trustees at a local primary school, and two sports organisations (in which she was Treasurer for one organisation). She has been involved in a broad range of governance and organisational matters, including property management, financial reviews, strategic and business planning, human resource management (including health and safety) and fundraising.

Currently, Lynell is employed as a Senior Patent Attorney for one of New Zealand’s leading intellectual property law firms. On a daily basis, she advises clients of small New Zealand businesses to large international corporations, on the protection, enforcement, and commercialisation of trade marks. Her business experience brings a unique view to the Board.

Lynell believes our new leadership programme will enhance the lives of all young women throughout the Wellington region, and looks forward to continuing her involvement with this Board and the new programme.

 

Kate Calvert  MBA, BBS

VICE-PRESIDENT

Kate’s industry background is in health; however, her passion is management. Kate has a Bachelor of Business Studies in Management, a Master of Business Administration and is currently undertaking further study in the area of institutional and corporate governance. 

Kate is an Associate Member of the New Zealand Institute of Management and mentor for the central region. She was a member of the central regions’ selection panel for the Young Executive of the Year Award 2008.

In addition to being on this board, Kate has joined the Executive Committee/Board of Literacy Aotearoa Wellington. 

 

Amy Barnett 

SECRETARY

Amy is studying at Victoria University of Wellington where she is doing a BCA degree, majoring in accounting and  commercial law. She is also currently on the Wellington Youth Council which focuses on the youth of Wellington, organising and running events for youth to encourage them be active within the Wellington region.

As the youngest member of our Board, she brings a young perspective to the Board on issues facing young women in Wellington today.

 

Wai Choong  BCA CA

TREASURER

As Chief Financial Officer of Telco Asset Management, a Property and IT Management Group, Wai Choong brings outstanding financial management expertise to the YWCA.

Wai has held senior roles in public and private sector  organisations such as Audit New Zealand and Telecom. Wai’s industry experience gained in the UK, Asia, Australia and New Zealand includes public practice (auditing), accounting and financial management.

 

Magila Annandale  BA MBA

Magila’s leadership in social and corporate contexts has enabled her to contribute to the lives of many women and their families. She has been instrumental in leading programmes of action at grassroots level. As Managing Director of a social change company, Magila directs and manages national and international social marketing campaigns and research projects with a range of civil society organisations and government agencies.

She also provides consultancy services on organisational development and governance for public and not-for-profit organisations. She has sound governance experience through her membership on various boards, including:

· Global Enterprise Experience Advisory Board
· New Zealand Youth Lotteries Distribution Board
· Toastmasters International (Wellington Branch President)
· New Horizons for Women Trust
· PACIFICA INC (current Wellington Branch President).

Her published papers and reports cover themes on social and economic development and reducing disparities for vulnerable communities.

Magila is currently the Director of Stakeholder Relations and Communications for the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs.

 

Vanisa Dhiru  BDes Hon, GDipCom

Vanisa is a New Zealand born Indian with a background in marketing, branding and visual communications. She has held social marketing roles at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the NZ Transport Agency (formerly Transit New Zealand) and Meridian Energy. She has helped developed brands for local NGOs and consulted on design and marketing campaigns produced in the Wellington region.

Vanisa was selected in 2005 as a finalist for the NZIM Eagle Technology Young Executive of the Year and gained a place on the prestigious Future Leaders programme run by the New Zealand Leadership Institute, Excelerator. She is also a Board Director for the Trade Aid Wellington Trust.

Currently she is a marketing contractor in Wellington. Her design and business communications background brings a unique vision to the Board.

 

Melissa Marshall  BSc, BA

Melissa works as an Operational Policy Analyst for WIPA and joined the Board in 2008.