Our team

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

National Office

Bronwyn BarnettEmployment Support Facilitator

Dane DouganChief Executive

Amanda AugustNational Business Manager

Larah van der MeerResearch and Advocacy Advisor

Eileen DonovanCommunications Advisor

Audrey WoodBusiness Support Administrator

Julie FulbrookAccountant

Outreach Team

Karen LonerganNational Outreach Manager

Carla RobinsonOutreach Coordinator

Merrie McDougallOutreach Coordinator

Samantha MayallOutreach and LEGO Coordinator

Joelle WalkerOutreach Coordinator

Janine Parsons-EadeOutreach Coordinator

Tammy HutchinsOutreach Coordinator

Nicole WestOutreach Coordinator

Bridget PasefikaOutreach and LEGO Coordinator

Esther BolingfordOutreach Coordinator

Kelli Van DykOutreach Coordinator

Kirsty HerapathInformation and Support Coordinator

Jenny WoodfieldOutreach Coordinator

Gera VerheulOutreach Coordinator

Debra LordLego and Social Group Facilitator

Karen HolmesOutreach Coordinator

Sharon OliverOutreach Coordinator

Wendy JenkinsOutreach Coordinator

Education Team

Neil StuartNational Education Manager

Tanya BlakeyNational Educator

Jo CharmanNational Educator

Thecla MoffatEarly Intervention Teacher

Moira ChisholmNational Educator

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

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

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