Our team

Meet the Autism New Zealand nationwide team empowering people living with autism through information, support and education.

National Office

Dane DouganChief Executive

Amanda AugustNational Business Manager

Larah van der MeerResearch and Advocacy Advisor

Audrey WoodBusiness Support Administrator

Julie FulbrookAccountant

Bronwyn BarnettEmployment Support Facilitator

Megan McNeiceEmployment Support Facilitator

Outreach Team

Karen LonerganNational Outreach Manager

Kirsty HerapathInformation and Support Coordinator

Carla RobinsonOutreach Coordinator

Samantha MayallOutreach and LEGO Coordinator

Joelle WalkerOutreach Coordinator

Janine Parsons-EadeOutreach Coordinator

Awhina KerrOutreach Coordinator

Nicole WestOutreach Coordinator

Bridget PasefikaOutreach and LEGO Coordinator

Esther BolingfordOutreach Coordinator

Kelli Van DykOutreach Coordinator

Tayla Alexander-CrawfordOutreach Coordinator

Gera VerheulOutreach Coordinator

Debra LordLego and Social Group Facilitator

Karen HolmesOutreach Coordinator

Sharon OliverOutreach Coordinator

Wendy JenkinsOutreach Coordinator

Education Team

Tanya BlakeyNational Educator

Jo CharmanNational Educator

Before joining Autism New Zealand in 2017, Jenny was SENCO at a primary school working children with Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding. Her passion for sharing her knowledge of autism, both from a teaching perspective and through parenting, enables her to understand and motivate those living with autism as well as the people who support them. Jenny enjoys sharing her experiences and loves seeing people gain an understanding of what it can be like living in an autistic world.

Jenny WoodfieldNational Educator

Moira ChisholmNational Educator

I started with Autism New Zealand in October 2020. I have a background in science, research and administration. I also have a BA Sc degree in Education.

Philippa RuppelEducation Coordinator

Thecla MoffatEarly Intervention Manager

Neil StuartEarly Intervention Educator

Meena NasseryEarly Intervention Coordinator

Frian is an Early Intervention Specialist and mum to 3 boys who are differently abled. She was a ECE teacher for over 15 years, & is a passionate advocate for inclusive education, disabled children’s rights, creating systemic change across the education sector, & empowering whānau.

Frian WadiaEarly Intervention Specialist

I started my role with Autism NZ in 2019. Before that I worked for the Ministry of Education where I worked with many families of children with autism. I have always had a particular interest in ASD. I look forward to working with you and your family.

Amanda MorganSpeech Language Therapist

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