Marion joined FYD at the start of 2012, following three years as the Chief Executive Officer of WasteMINZ.  She has broad experience at a senior management level in both the corporate and not-for-profit space across a range of sectors, including financial services, fast-moving consumer goods and franchising.

You can contact Marion on 09 477 6249 / 021 727 497

 
Graeme has founded four successful charitable trusts, including the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Pursuits Centre. He has achieved more than 200 mountaineering and adventuring firsts throughout the world and has published 10 books. He received the MBE for services to outdoor pursuits, the Award of New Zealand for services to recreation and sport and an ONZM for services to youth.

You can contact Graeme on 09 477 6246 / 021 420 947

Kate has a law degree and has significant experience in  franchising, accounting and corporate governance in both business and charitable sectors.  She is looking forward to using that experience to support the FYD Community Partners in their work and is delighted to be working for FYD.

You can contact Kate on 09 477 6241 / 021 625 313

 
With a business coaching and mentoring background, Lee has delivered management and training programmes into the small medium businesses sector for nearly 20 years. After identifying a service gap in the internet marketing segment brought on by the recession, he launched an online marketing agency to help business owners achieve good results even with reduced advertising and marketing budgets.

 Lee is thrilled to be working with FYD and their NZ wide Community Partner network.

You can contact Lee on 09 477 6251 / 021 420 951

Vickie joined FYD in 2012 as the Executive Assistant for Graeme DIngle and Marion Short. She has worked as an EA across a range of sectors, including local government, telecommunications and hospitality. She recently moved back to New Zealand after living abroad for a number of years. 

You can contact Vickie on 09 477 6243 / 021 420 949

Annette joined FYD in June 2002 and has worked as a financial controller for several corporates. In her last role she was the accountant for a non-profit organisation in Wellington.

You can contact Annette on 09 477 6240 / 021 420 949

Michelle joined FYD in September 2012, as the Accounts Assistant.  She has worked for a variety of different companies and sectors in accounts and administration. 

You can contact Michelle on 09 477 6237 or 021 420 949

Victoria joined FYD in 2008 after spending thirteen years working in the youth and training sectors. She has developed, delivered and or assessed programmes for the Auckland District Health Board, University of Auckland, Auckland Institute of Technology, and the Department of Corrections. Victoria relies heavily on establishing, encouraging and maintaining relationships with diverse networks to ensure quality service delivery and the continual understanding and application of best practice. Her specialist interests are programme development, and youth participation and engagement. 

You can contact Victoria on 09 477 6257 / 021 753 426

Originally trained as a primary teacher, Victoria then went on to complete Post Graduate study in Dance and Drama Education.  Victoria has been fortunate enough to teach across the levels from Primary to Tertiary over her 10 years in education.  AUT has been her home for the past 6 years, over which time she been heavily involved in the development and delivery of youth innovation projects.  Victoria enjoys being surrounded by inspiring people and feels very privileged to be starting her journey with FYD. “Attitude determines Altitude” Victoria looks forward to being part of a team that inspires youth to reach the highest Altitude.

You can contact Victoria on 09 477 6258 /  021 241 5847

Julie Moore has a Master of Arts in Psychology. She majored in psychology and sociology for her BA, and attained 1st class honours in psychology. She has tutored in social and community psychology at the University of Auckland. Her specialist interest is community psychology.

You can contact Julie on 09 477 6250 / 021 996 740

Bridgette joined the Foundation of Youth Development team in May 2011. Bridgette spent many years living abroad, returning to complete a BSC in Psychology and a PG Dip Sci in Health Psychology at Auckland University. 

You can contact Bridgette on 09 477 6247 / 021 420 971

Alison joined the Fundraising team at FYD in 2006, and now works in Research & Evaluation. Originally from South Africa, she has a BA in Industrial Psychology and Sociology and a post-graduate diploma in Brand Management. She worked for 7 years in the UK and travelled extensively before moving to NZ in 2005.

You can contact Alison on 09 477 6254 / 021 420 949

Tarryn has a degree in Communications (majoring in marketing and management communication) coupled with six years of marketing experience within NZ and the United Kingdom. Her expertise is in business development, online communications and client services. Tarryn began her FYD journey within the Programme Development team in 2011 and is thrilled about continuing her career within a firm that nurtures communities to grow happy, healthy and engaged young people.

You can contact Tarryn  on 09 477 6255 / 021 349 126

A Microsoft-certified system administrator, Stas Popov joined Project K in 2003, a year after emigrating from Russia. He is responsible for system administration, data analysis, developing applications and web design.

You can contact Stas on 09 477 6256  / 021 420 952