Specialist in early childhood education (ECE) centre administration and management
Over 30 years of sector experience
Extensive knowledge of the ECE regulatory environment
Strong policy and advocacy background
Confident and competent public speaker
Developer, designer and presenter of professional learning and development programmes
Former childcare centre owner, manager and administrator - 15 years
Former President of the largest representative body of licensed early childhood education centres in New Zealand, the Early Childhood Council (ECC) and Chief Executive - 12 years
Advisor, Life Member and Patron of the Early Childhood Council