Peter is the National President of Parent to Parent. He lives in Christchurch and has a family member with special needs. Peter brings a wealth of experience to the Board. He has worked for many years in the Health and Disability Sector and is currently the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Salisbury School in Nelson.
Rita has 5 children (3 of her own and 2 step children). Her oldest child has severe physical and intellectual disabilities which is why Rita first joined her regional group. Since then another 2 of her children have been diagnosed with other medical conditions. Rita is the newest member on the Board and is looking forward to participating on a National level.
Anne was appointed as CEO of Parent to Parent in 2003. She lives in the Waikato and has been involved with Parent to Parent as an employee and a Support Parent since 1990. Anne and her husband have four children, one of whom has an intellectual disability
Helen
Johnson
Helen Johnson, who hails from Palmerston North, was elected to the Board
in 2007. She has been involved with Parent to Parent for the past ten
years, as a Support Parent, Committee President and now as an Advocate
also.
Helen is
married to Malcolm and has three grown children, one of whom has a disability.
Helen strongly believes in the value of the support, training and friendships
which families can access through Parent to Parent and is looking forward
to making a positive contribution to policy development during her time
on the Board..
Shelley comes from the south, is based in Christchurch and is the parent of three delightful girls, one of whom has special needs. Shelley's experience in the organisation has involved regional committee membership, support parent and employee.
David
Senior
David Senior lives in Kaitaia and is married with four grown -up children,
two of whom have special needs. David has been totally blind since the
age of thirteen.
David has always had an interest in the needs and issues affecting people with disabilities, and their families, and has been involved with Parent to Parent on a regional level for approximately ten years. He is enjoying being involved on a national level as a Board Representative.
Alastair
Druett
was co-opted to the Parent to Parent National Board earlier this year
so as to add his management expertise and business knowledge to the dynamics
of the Board. Alastair
has been involved in the construction industry for many years and is currently
a director of Alpha Interiors in Hamilton.
He is married
to Michelle and has two active young sons who keep him busy outside of
work. Alastair has personal experience of a family member who has special
needs. He understands how important it is that adequate support be given
to parents who are raising children with disabilities, in order that the
best outcomes can be achieved for the entire
family.