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

Lisa Radford

Partnerships Manager

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