Judy is a values-driven changemaker. With a diverse career spanning education, entertainment and advocacy, she brings a unique lens to the spaces where people and systems intersect.
As Head of Culture, Inclusion & Safeguarding at New Zealand Rugby, Judy leads work to drive intersectional inclusion, prevent harm, and increase representation of women in leadership and governance.
A passionate champion for Rainbow inclusion, her track record includes facilitating peer-support programmes for transgender and non-binary communities, steering the merger of two leading LGBTQ+ youth organisations, and NZ Rugby’s triple win at the 2022 NZ Rainbow Excellence Awards.
As a communicator she is known for her ability to distil complexity into compelling messages and calls to action. Her advocacy and systems thinking make her an invaluable voice at the board table.