The YWCA of Wellington & Hutt Valley values the hardworking staff and volunteers who help our association run efficiently to achieve our mission.
Lililucia Schmidt-Uili BSW Hons
Discover™ Programme Manager
Lili looks after our young women's leadership programme. She has worked as a social worker for over 10 years in New Zealand and the UK. Her social work has included working with abused children, asylum seekers, the terminally ill and youth at risk.
She has been involved in the development of a youth education programme and have tutored social and life skills. Her interests outside of work are playing the piano and performing arts.
Christina Silkstone
Office Manager
Christina is a fun and organised woman who keeps the office in order. Her family originate from England though have lived in New Zealand for past 12 years. She and her husband Graham have two adult children.
Christina has studied towards a theology degree in Auckland. She likes to keep fit by swimming going to the gym and her other interests include singing at the church where her husband is the minister.
We would like to thank the past staff who have given an outstanding contribution to the YWCA:
Margarita Gertsovich - Y's Choice Shop Manager
Rae Robinson - Records Management and Archiving.
Rachel Williams - Fundraiser
