Our People

Kia ora, I am from Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāi Te Rangi ki Tauranga Moana. I am a Clinical Advisor on the CPRS team with a background in mental health and am also a social worker. I am passionate about the mana of whānau and supporting people to be courageous. I now live on the West Coast of the South island with my wee whānau where we enjoy exploring the mountains, ocean and rivers of Aotearoa. Mauri ora whānau!

Kia ora I am a registered psychologist; Educational and Counselling scopes. I bring Lived Experience to the Aoake te Rā Clinical Advisor role, having lost my own daughter to suicide. This compels me to reduce suicide in our communities; be a voice for and connect with bereaved others. My intention is to educate, inspire, be strength focused, and hopeful.

Kia ora. Ko Ben Te Maro tōku ingoa. I’m an occupational therapist with a background in mental health. I’m interested in social equity, and CASA provides me with opportunities to assist rangatahi and their whānau realise their full potential. When I’m not working you can find me exercising, baking/cooking and exploring outdoors.

Tēnā koutou, Ko Ngā Ruahine, me te, Ngāti Ruanui ōku iwi. I am a registered nurse with a background in acute child and adolescent mental health and work as a clinical advisor with the TWB team. I am driven by a vision of empowered and self-governing individuals, whanau and community. Ko te manu e kai ana I te miro nōnā te ngahere. Ko te manu e kai ana I te mātauranga nōnā te ao. Outside of my mahi I enjoy being outdoors and connecting to the whenua and moana, as well as rock climbing, netball and rugby.

Kia Ora. I'm a Social Worker with background in mental health. As a Clinical Advisor for TWB I enjoy working alongside social workers with the mahi they do. Outside of work you'll most likely find me at the beach with my two kids and having a laugh.

Kia ora, I am a Registered Social Worker living in Rural Northern Waikato and work as a Clinical Advisor for the CPRS team and 2IC and Clinical Advisor for the Bereaved by Suicide Service. I have a background in Child and Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and 4 young children in the sunshine, reading and baking.

Kia Ora, I am an Occupational Therapist with a background in mental health, suicide prevention and postvention. I am currently working as a clinical advisor for the TWB team. My passion is working alongside young people and their whanau. Outside of this mahi I love hanging out with my hubby and our two little kids, being outdoors, and enjoying the sunshine.

The Mana and Tapu of all people make us unique as individuals and I believe that we are created to be connected to others. I am passionate about encouraging whānau to provide a lifestyle, which encourages and nurtures personal, corporate and spiritual growth within the communities they live in. Kia ora I am from Waikato Tainui living in Christchurch and a current Board member of CASA. I am married we have a son who is working hard as a musician in the Wellington scene to make his mark. In my spare time I am interested in making short documentaries of interesting characters I meet every day. I enjoy travelling, good food and cold ale with my lovely wife Rose.

Kia Ora koutou, I am an occupational therapist, with a background working in child, adolescent, family, whanau mental health services, both inpatient and in the community. I am excited to work for CASA, as I am passionate about ensuring people are able to access the best and most timely support, in order to live full and meaningful lives. When I'm not at work, I will most likely be spending time with friends and whānau, including my young family. I also really enjoy paddle-boarding, dancing and baking.

Kia ora, I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist based in Auckland and work as a Clinical Advisor on the TWB and CPRS teams. My motivation has always been in working with young people and their whanau to improve wellbeing and mental health. Outside of work I spend my time enjoying my three young children, whānau, friends, food, music and the great outdoors!

I am a Clinical Advisor for the CPRS team at CASA, and am privileged to be a part of this mahi. My background is working in Mental Health as a Registered Nurse, both here in Ōtautahi and in Australia. My other mahi is as a Clinical Research Nurse in a mental health clinic in Ōtautahi for the University of Otago. I’m extremely passionate about working in partnership to enhance hauora for tangata whai ora and communities. Outside of work I enjoy yoga, walks with my dog and spending time with whānau and friends.

Kia ora, Ko Jane Haste toku ingoa. I am a Social Worker and have been with CASA as a Clinical Advisor since 2010. My passion is for youth wellbeing and the professional support and development of social workers and our profession. I am from the Manawatu where you will find me with my whānau sharing kai.

Kia ora koutou. I am a clinical psychologist by profession and an academic by practice, though I spend a lot of my time in the garden, as Liz and I have a lifestyle block near Greytown. I chair the NZ Psychologists Board as well being a member of the Board of CASA. I try to add an academic perspective to the work of CASA as I feel that we can be more visible and have more impact by showing evidence of the effectiveness of what we do.

I am the Operations Manager for CASA and work behind the scenes supporting the team. I can be contacted in relation to matters concerning: Human Resources, Contracts, Privacy, Systems, Legislation, Invoicing, the Casa Website together with Health & Safety. I am based in Wairarapa and when not at work I love spending time with my family and following equestrian pursuits.

Kia ora, my mahi with CASA has mostly been as the Clinical Manager of the TWB team. As a Clinical Psychologist, working with and for youth has always been a passion for me and when not working I am hanging out with my own three youth and hubby, enjoying the beach and to-ing and fro-ing from 101 sport activities!

I'm Lauren and I am a Clinical Psychologist on the TWB as a Clinical Advisor and Trainer. Working with young people and their families is a passion of mine. I love spending time with my kids and family, tramping, and exploring NZ and the world. My favourite quote is "Oh the places you'll go" - Dr Suess

I was raised in Wellington, trained there in clinical psychology, and have been consulting for TWB since 2002. I now live with my family on a small cooperative farm under the umbrella of the Anglican Church. I’m happy running in the Tararuas, swimming in the local river with my kids, and digging spuds. Tui tui tuia.

Having been involved in the TWB pilot, I have been working with this great team for over 10 years. My faith means I am committed to making the world a better place through whatever opportunities present themselves. Having had a variety of roles, I enjoy identifying what works, and evaluating and using information to inform decision making. As Chair of the CASA Board I work closely with our Chief Executive to ensure that governance and management are well aligned to CASA's vision and strategic goals.

I have a varied background in working in private consulting, for the DHB and in the corporate sector. love identifying problems and finding solutions that are unique and helpful. I enjoyed teaching and delivering training to groups from all walks of life. Outside of CASA, I work as a clinical psychologist in Auckland and like baking, travelling and spending time at the beach with my dogs and whānau

Kia ora, I am an occupational therapist with a background in mental health and suicide prevention. I believe in the hauora and wellbeing of all and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve systems change. When I am not working at CASA you will find me chasing toddlers, at the beach or with my whānau.

I am the Chief Executive of CASA have been with CASA since the beginning. My work has always been in mental health including as a social worker, clinician, manager and researcher. I enjoy working in areas where there is the capacity to develop creative, effective approaches which is why I love working for CASA. Other important parts of my life are my family and friends, exploring the beauty of our world, enriching myself through yoga and enjoying photography and gardening.

Tēnā koutou e ngā rangatira, ngā tangata whenua o te Ao. Greetings all distinguished indigenous peoples of the World.

Ko Takitimu raua ko Kurahaupō ngā waka,
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu rātou ko Rangitāne, ko Ngāti Raukawa ngā iwi
Ko Renata raua ko Heketa Te Awe ngā tangata,
Ko Miriama Scott te ingoa.

I am of Ngāti Kahungunu and Rangitāne descent through our mother and Scottish and English descent through our father.

I was born in the Cook Islands, where there is a close association with the Takitimu waka, the canoe of the Ngāti Kahungunu tīpuna, to whom I whakapapa.

While I am a registered social worker, my education is in Sociology, Anthropology and History but due to the ‘strong’ encouragement of a kaumatua, Turoa Haronga, because I was facilitating learning on a social work programme, I completed competency to practice social work and then registration as a social worker.

My passion and commitment are to progress tangata whenua knowledge and skills in any field of practice and to challenge mainstream / generic services, where constraint of the legitimacy to practice as the indigenous peoples of Aotearoa may be evident. In keeping with this commitment, I also work to tautoko all indigenous peoples in the same endeavours.
Mauriora!

I have worked for CASA since 2006 and currently work as the administrator for the whole of the CASA team. I enjoy working with a great bunch of people and supporting the work they do. In my down time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, reading, horse riding and walking the dog.

I am a Social worker, a Clinical Manager on the CPRS team and Clinical Advisor on the CDS team. I enjoy working in our teams and with other agencies to make a difference in the wellbeing of youth and families in Aotearoa. I live on the land outside Christchurch and love adventures with my family and friends.

Kia ora, ko Pakau-Rangi tēnei, nō Te Tai Tokerau ahau, ko Ngā Puhi raua ko Ngāti Kahu ōku iwi. I am a Kaiwhakaora Ngangahau (Occupational Therapist) with a background in mental health and work as a Clinical Advisor on the TWB team. I am passionate about hauora Māori and enhancing the welbeing of others. Outside of this mahi, you will find me spending time with my tāmariki, running around a touch rugby field, and learning te reo. Mauri ora!

I am from South Auckland and the East Coast, and work in the TWB and Training teams as a Clinical Advisor. A Clinical Psychologist by profession, I came to this mahi through my whanau and that’s what keeps me going. I am a total believer in whānau ora. Mauria te Pono – Believe in yourself.

Kia ora, ko Kāi Tahu tāku iwi, nō Kaikoura ahau, engari nō Ōtautahi tāku kainga ināianei. I have been dedicated to mental health for the past 20+ years in various roles for Private, DHB & Kaupapa Māori NGO sectors. My role at CASA is Clinical Advisor on the CPRS team. It is a privilege to walk alongside communities, supporting and empowering them forward to enhanced resilience. Outside of this mahi, I work in Research for The Department of Psychological Medicine, and otherwise you will find me spending time with my two sons, my two puppies or at the beach. Mauri ora.

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist from Wellington. I love working with CASA and have worked in TWB and in other training programmes we provide. It's a privilege to be able to support people who are working so hard for the communities wellbeing. When not working I enjoy gardening and keeping up with my three boys.

I am passionate about post-vention and the difference it can make for individuals, whanau and community. I am a member of CDS and the Senior Leadership Team. Professionally I am a Registered Psychologist. I embrace wellbeing in all its aspects and my own wellbeing is enhanced by being with family and friends, engaging in outdoor activities, practicing and teaching yoga, and playing/singing with my ukulele group.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and I work as a Clinical Advisor for CASA. I also work part-time in private practice. I relish the challenges and rewards from working in mental health as part of a team of similarly passionate individuals. When I am not at work I enjoy time with my family and friends.

I'm a Clinical Advisor (Registered Psychologist) for the TWB team, based in Christchurch. I love being part of a team that enhances and promotes individual wellbeing and passion for life. In my world, family, friends, reading, and dancing keep me sane.

With over 15 years in senior level positions overseeing marketing, sales and brand strategy, I bring a commercially focused approach to help support community organisations. I am passionate about providing communities with suicide prevention services in addition to supporting general wellbeing. I am a professional yachtswoman and was a member of the winning crew in the 2011/12 Clipper Round the World Yacht race. I continue to sail and coach others in the sport. I am married with one daughter.