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:
Jill Worrall (Co - Chair)
Justine Kingi (Co - Chair)
Heemi Witehira
Dorothy McCarrison
Ian Lambie
Rawiri Wharemate
David Edwards
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 - Quality and Risk Manager.

National Management Team

Philippa Wilson - Learning and Development Manager.

Clare Babbage - Programme Manager, Auckland Bridging Programme/MST and FosterCare

Lisa Traill - 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.

Wendy Ferguson - Programme Manager, Waitakere Youth Transition Services.

Liz Burgess - Programme Manager, Bay of Plenty / Lakes.

Vivienne Martin - Programme Manager, Waikato ICS and FosterCare.

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

Shamima Mohammed - Waikato Regional and Support Development Manager.

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