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

Rene’ Eckardt

Head of Programmes and Leadership

Penny Harrison

Director of Leadership: Activate and Elevate.

Jo Campbell

Director of the Breakthrough Leaders Programme.

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

Andrea Blair

Rōpū Lead - Entrepreneurs

Jenni Prisk

Regional Member's Lead - Northland

Donna Cooper

Regional Member's Lead - Taranaki

Gerri Ward

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

Cassandra Crowley

Regional Member's Lead - Bay of Plenty

Anna Johnstone

Regional Member's Lead - Ōtautahi Christchurch

Dr. Vivienne Hunt

Regional Members Lead - Queenstown

Trish Oakley

Regional Member's Lead - Dunedin