Our People

Youth Horizons Trust is committed to nurturing youth through the difficult times. We will challenge them to reach for a brighter future.

Board Members:
David Edwards (Chair)
Jill Worrall (Deputy Chair)
Heemi Witehira
Dorothy McCarrison
Ian Lambie
Rawiri Wharemate
Keith Ingram

Chief Executive Officer:
Cath Handley


Leadership Team
Cath Handley -  CEO
Ngarau Tupaea -  Kaumatua.
Dave Robertson -  Clinical Director.
Stewart Love -  National Operations Manager.
John Rudd - Financial Officer.
Jo Rankine - Organisation Development Manager.
Michael Williams - Clinical Director
Lisa Traill - Business Manager

National Management Team


Kapeli Su'a - Programme Manager, Ka Awatea.

Peta Ruha - Programme Manager, Lower North Severe Conduct Disorder Programme.

Palale Elia - Programme Manager, Lighthouse.

David McCarthy - Programme Manager, Te Hurihanga.

Makerita Siaosi - Programme Manager, Waitakere Youth Transition Services.

Liz Burgess - Programme Manager, Waikato and Bay of Plenty Services.

Peter Topzand - Programme Manager, Nga Kaiwhakatere.

Pita Te Ngaru - Kaumatua, Te Hurihanga and Management Team.

Shamima Mohammed - Waikato Regional and Support Development Manager.

Garth Castle - Training Manager.

 

 

"Your dedication and commitment do make a positive difference to people's lives."
Hon Ruth Dyson
Opening Address,
Youth Horizons new premises launch.