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Our People

The PSNZ's work is accomplished through the efforts of members who voluntarily provide expertise, supported by several administrative and managerial staff.

PSNZ Executive Committee & Support Team

Dr. Sonja Crone

President

Dr. Owen Sinclair

Past President

Dr. Nicola Austin

NZ Child & Youth Clinical Networks (NZCYCN) Chair

Dr. John Garrett

Treasurer

Wane Wharerau

Māori Director

Emma Webb

Programme Manager Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Equity

Laura Tongalea-Nolan

Operational Support Manager (NZCYCN)

Rachel Donnell

Administrator

Kat Kirchmann

Clinical Network Support Administrator

Ruth Dryfhout

Communications Manager

PSNZ Regional Councillors

Name	Role / Region
Dr. Ailsa Tuck	Upper North Island Medical Rep
Sarah Williams	Upper North Island Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Denise Janes	Upper North Island Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Jolene Reid	Mid Central Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Dr. Aaron Ooi	Mid Central Medical Rep
Dr. Nicola Nelson	Mid Central Medical Rep
Debbie Rickard	Lower North Island Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Dr. Emma Fitzsimons	Lower North Island Medical Rep
Turid Peters	Upper South Island Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Dr. Gloria Dainty	Lower South Island Medical Rep
Emma Collins	Lower South Island Nursing / Allied Health Rep
Dr. Brierley Hoff	Trainee Representative
Dr. Jess Allen	Chair, Aotearoa New Zealand Paediatric and Child Health Division Committee of RACP