Noah Whaiapu

Head of Programme and Leadership

Mai i te tihi o Hinerākei, ki ngā awa whakatere o Waikato, tēnei a Te Aupōuri, Te Rarawa me Ngāti Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere e mihi ana.

As the Programme Manager for the Breakthrough Leaders Programme and Activate Leadership Programme, I oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of both initiatives. My role involves participant support, logistics, evaluation, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring each programme runs seamlessly and remains impactful. Additionally, I act as the primary liaison between these programmes and Global Women, maintaining clear communication and alignment with the wider organisation.

With a background in the arts, event production, and sales management, I bring experience in kaupapa Māori spaces and a deep passion for operationalising great ideas. My approach is rooted in a strong bias for execution and delivery—finding the sweet spot between creativity, problem-solving, and getting things done.

MEET THE TEAM

Katie Bhreatnach

Chief Executive Officer

Pippa Grey

Head of Partnerships and Engagement

Merran Brockie-David

Head of Events and Membership

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

Markerita Poutasi

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

Fiona McTavish

Regional Member's Lead - Bay of Plenty

Anna Johnstone

Regional Member's Lead - Ōtautahi Christchurch

Trish Oakley

Regional Member's Lead - Dunedin