Markerita Poutasi

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Markerita Poutasi is a seasoned public sector executive with expertise in health, equity, and large-scale system transformation. She has a strong record in national reform, strategic stewardship, and embedding Te Tiriti and Pacific equity in policy. Her governance leadership is grounded in ethical decision-making, collective impact, and long-term public value.

MEET THE TEAM

Katie Bhreatnach

Chief Executive Officer

Pippa Grey

Head of Partnerships and Engagement

Merran Brockie-David

Head of Events and Membership

Noah Whaiapu

Head of Programme and Leadership

Anna Rowland

Administrator

Sabrina Gates

Research Support and Administrator

Penny Harrison

Lead Facilitator - Activate

Anya Satyanand

Director of Women in Leadership

Sarah Tocker

Activate Facilitator

Kathryn Scordino

Activate Facilitator

Priyani de Silva-Currie MNZM

Rōpū Lead - Kanorau

Jaydene Buckley

Rōpū Lead - Māori

Mary Los’e

Rōpū Lead - Pasifika

Jenni Prisk

Regional Member's Lead - Northland

Donna Cooper

Regional Member's Lead - Taranaki

Gerri Ward

Regional Member's Lead - Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington

Fiona McTavish

Regional Member's Lead - Bay of Plenty

Andrea Blair

Rōpū Lead - Entrepreneurs

Anna Johnstone

Regional Member's Lead - Ōtautahi Christchurch

Trish Oakley

Regional Member's Lead - Dunedin

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