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

Jo joined the FYD team in September 2010, as PA to the Executive Trustees, she is also the Board Secretary for Foundation for Youth Development and the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Jo has returned to the workforce after being a full time mum, prior to having a family Jo worked for several years as a PA in large corporates.    

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

Stephen joined FYD as General Manager - Community Partner Support in 2012 but has been involved in the youth sector and FYD for many years. He has been developing and implementing community based programmes for young people since 1996 and founded the MYND programme in 2001. Steve has been heavily involved in youth justice since MYND's inception and has been working with FYD since July 2008 to continue to strengthen the operational effectiveness of MYND and the youth justice sector. Steve has functioned as an FYD Community Partner, Wilderness Provider and National Manager so he has a broad knowledge of the challenges faced in the community and brings a wealth of experience to the role.

You can contact Steve on 09 477 6237 / 021 915 368

Chris joined Foundation for Youth Development in December 2010 having been a PA in a myriad of industries; telecommunications, travel, manufacturing, health, sales and marketing and publishing. As a seasoned traveller of the world (who still feels there is more to be conquered out there), eventually came home. Happily married with a six (going on 17) year old daughter.

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

Debbie brings to the role a wealth of experience from project management and business administration positions that she has previously held. She has worked extensively with industry groups, trade associations, government departments and the education sector on training initiatives and has fostered strong collaborative partnerships. Being a life long resident of Manurewa Debbie is passionate about the Manurewa community and its proud heritage and history. She is keen to build on its strengths and has been an active member of Plunket, local school and sports club committees, a hospice volunteer and neighbourhood watch co-ordinator.Debbie holds a Dip. Business Administration, NZIM Cert in Management and Certificate for Teacher Aides, Kaiawhina and Kaiarahi Reo

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

Brenda joined the team in June 2007 and is responsible for reception, clerical functions and other general FYD admin tasks.

You can contact Brenda on 09 477 6237

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

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

Priscilla joined FYD in 2007 after graduating from the University of Auckland with a BA in Psychology. Priscilla is responsible for collecting and organising all the incoming data from our programmes, assisting programme and evaluation database development and managing all the research software.

You can contact Priscilla on 09 477 6254

Deb has been involved with FYD since 2006 and is an integral part of the marketing and fundraising team. Deb is responsible for the coordination of marketing and fundraising activities.

You can contact Debbie on 09 477 6245 / 021 351 639     

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

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

Julia joined the Foundation for Youth Development in March 2012 after completing a Bachelor of Law and Arts and a Professional Legal Studies Course. Her interests along with youth development are relationship management and care of children. Julia assists the fundraising team with sponsor care.

You can contact Julia on 09 477 6244

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 6241 / 021 420 952