Meet The Team

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Find out who works for Cross Over Trust and their roles

Staff

Board of Trustees

Meet the Staff

Cross Over Trust Manager

Roy Kenneally

Kio ora koutou

I have been part of the community of Rowley for much of my life.

My connection with Cross Over Trust first started as a young person in 1989 and I later worked as a Community Led Development Youth Worker.

For the past 15 year I have had the privilege of managing Cross Over Trust.

I am passionate to see our communities thrive. I value the relationships that have been built over the years, seeing people journeying from childhood to now working and giving back to their community.

Community Liaison Rowley

Rae Lālahi

Kia ora koutou

I've been living and working in the community of Rowley for over 15 years in a variety of roles and have loved getting to know so many whanau and tamariki.

I believe our communities can be places of support and opportunity.

I look forward to continuing to build resilient and strong communities.

Community Liaison Addington

Jo Robertson

Kia ora koutou, ko Jo tōku ingoa.

I’ve been working in the Addington Community for more than 10 years - initially volunteering at our kura (school) and then with Cross Over Trust. Prior to that I worked with communities in Asia helping villages, their schools and the children thrive.

I really want to see communities be safe and happy places for children to grow up, and I want to see our young people have a chance to contribute to their communities positively.

Community Liaison West Spreydon

Pauline Dumbleton

Kia ora koutou

I’ve been a part of the West Spreydon community for a number of years.

I enjoy working with and getting to know tamariki at Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School.

I love seeing our community come together and support one another during hard times and celebrate together our successes.

Origin Sport Coordinator

Greg Spence

Kia ora koutou

I have been part of Cross Over Trust since 2015 working on the community-based Origin Sport project.

This focusses on co-curricular and extracurricular sport, play and physical literacy for tamariki and rangatahi.

Community Liaison Support Rowley & Origin Sport

Michael Pule

Talofa lava my name is Michael Pule.

For the past 25 years I have been fortunate to live in the community of Rowley.

I've loved journeying with Cross Over Trust as a young person attending programs to now being on the team.

My hope for the future is being able to support our rangatahi to dream big and create opportunities for them to thrive in who they are.

Community Liaison Support Addington

Sophie Bond

Kia ora koutou

As newcomers to Addington, it's been important for our whanau to form connections and get to know this place. I love contributing to our local kura, being a listening ear or helping hand and seeing others feel connected and supported.

I have a passion for food security and strengthening our local kai systems.

Community Liaison Support West Spreydon

Justine Langrell

Kia ora koutou

I have been with Cross Over Trust for about 2 years and involved at Te Ara Koropiko West Spreydon School for 11+ years.

I am passionate about equal opportunities for all children and really believe that a child thrives when the local community, the school and whanau are working together.

I love being outdoors and especially love seeing and encouraging children to play outside, get involved in sports and burn energy!

Administrator

Lynley Warner

Kia ora koutou

I have had an association with Cross Over Trust for the past 15 years and have seen the positive impact they have made in their communities and the lives of individuals.

I am currently enjoying being the part time administrator, working on the details that are involved with the running of this organization.

Accountant

Simon Pierre-Mbonyinshuiti

Kia ora koutou

I have enjoyed working with Cross Over Trust for many years in the finance area.

I am also involved in the community of Hillmorton and have enjoyed coaching basketball teams and inputting into Hillmorton High School for 4 years.

Board of Trustees

Board Chair

Rachael Green

Kia ora koutou, Ko Rachael Green tōku ingoa.

I am a Registered Social Worker with experience in Youth mental well-being, women's health, transitional housing and community development.

I became involved with the Trust to help guide the change from program based to presence-based working.

I believe the work that the trust does in the community benefits the whole community, those we directly work with and the ripples that flow from that work. My hope is that individuals and communities can gain the resources they need in order to be able to thrive.

I am married and we have 2 children attending their local primary and high school.

Board Secretary

Ellen Weston

I have had the privilege of being part of Cross Over Trust since 2007 firstly on staff and now on the Board. I’ve lived in the local area for 40 years and I am passionate about our vision and mission. I believe that children play a crucial role in life and therefore deserve the best we can give them.

I am married to Neil and we enjoy travelling both locally and internationally. However it is our grandchildren and faith which helps me appreciate and remember how to enjoy the simple things in life. Supporting the work of our Trust holds the door open and paves the way for our local children and their families to realise their dreams.

Treasurer

Murray Taege

I have served on the Board of Trustees as Treasurer for 10 years and I am an accountant by profession.

Being present in our communities for over 35 years means we have the benefit of long term relationships with communities and supporters of our work. I am extremely proud of how our staff and volunteers use our resources to have far reaching positive outcomes in the communities they serve in.

In my spare time I am involved in a number of volunteer roles and also enjoy history, philately and the gym.

Trustee

Silas Thielmann

Kia Ora koutou. Ko Silas tōku ingoa.

Born in Germany I moved to Aotearoa age fourteen. Since then, I have built a multicultural family with my wife Sharika who is originally from India and our three sons. We love the richness and beauty that different cultures can bring to a community. We are part of the Rowley community where we have found a home.

I began youthwork at age sixteen and have a passion for equity and social justice. This led to a career in health social work. During my career I realised that equity also requires systemic change which led to further study in public health. I now believe that community led change is vital and I see Crossover Trust as a way of achieving this. I have been involved in several NGOs.

I hope that my multicultural heritage, passion for equity and training in public health and social work contributes to our goal to grow resilient young people of character.

Trustee

Paul Habinshuti

My name is Paul Habinshuti, and it is a privilege to serve on the board of Cross Over Trust. I am a strong believer in the kaupapa of Cross Over Trust.

I have previously volunteered with the organization and experienced firsthand the positive impact it has on our community. I am deeply passionate about community development and am committed to supporting young people in realizing their potential and becoming the best they can be.

Trustee

Lidwina Clarke

I have been a part of the Cross Over Trust Board of Trustees for approximately 13 years. I am passionate about how we live in communities and the Cross Over Trust Primary Project model spoke to my heart all those years ago. I continue to be in awe of the work done by our teams in their local schools and communities.

I am on the Pastoral Care team at South West Baptist Church and work part-time. I have an interest in helping people connect and feel included with a focus on the seniors in our communities.

I am a mother to adult children and grandmother to a growing brood – both bringing me great joy. I enjoy spending time reading, gardening, exploring new places and communities.