Meet our Heart Kids NZ team, dedicated to supporting children, young people and whānau impacted by childhood heart conditions across Aotearoa New Zealand.
From our trustees and management team to our family support and engagement teams, the Heart Kids NZ team provides free, lifelong care, guidance and connection for heart families at every stage of their journey.
Our Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provide governance and strategic direction for Heart Kids NZ
Samir Govind
Board Chair
Neven Harland
Trustee
Rishi Sharma
Trustee
Rebecca Sutton
Trustee
Renee Joblin
Trustee
Mark Spadafora
Trustee
Blair Williamson
Trustee
Lorraine Guthrie
Secretary
Management Team
Our management team lead the organisation and support our teams across Aotearoa.
David Pimblott
Chief Executive Officer
Hanna Griffin
Director of Community Impact
Claire Sword
Service Delivery Manager
Laurel Ketel
Culture and Communications Manager
Family Support Team
Our team are based across Aotearoa, supporting families in hospital and in the community.
Ashley Mills
Hospital Support
Auckland
Montee Stehlin
Community Support
Auckland
Mel Langley
Community Support
Auckland
Jo Gunn
Community Support
Bay of Plenty
Vicky Hill
Community Support
Rotorua/Taupō
Elaine Paki
Community Support
Waikato
Narelle Frampton
Community Support
Taranaki
Dee Harris
Community Support
Wellington
Tash Jordan
Community Support
Upper South Island
Ismay Howden
Community Support
Southland
Coming Soon
Community Support
Canterbury
Coming Soon
Community Support
Otago
Fundraising and Engagement Team
Connecting our community to the heart of our work through fundraising, partnerships, and engagement.
Barb Chapman
Engagement Specialist
Bec Coburn
Events Coordinator
Athena Loukas
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Operations Team
Supporting our teams behind the scenes and bringing a little extra warmth through Maia Bear for our heart families.
Veebha Jeram-Patel
People Support Officer
Maia Bear
Heart Kids Ambassador
