About Us

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
Pam Henry
Programme Director
Rachel Donnell
Administrator
Kat Kirchmann
Clinical Network Support Administrator
Karyn Sanson
NZCYCN Operational Support Manager
Ruth Dryfhout
Communications Manager

PSNZ Regional Councillors

Dr. Ailsa Tuck
Upper North Island Medical Rep
Sarah Williams and Denise Janes
Upper North Island Nursing / Allied Health Reps
Jolene Reid
Mid Central Nursing/Allied Health Rep
Drs. Aaron Ooi and Nicky Nelson
Central North Island Medical Reps
Dr. Emma Fitzsimons
Lower North Island Medical Rep
Debbie Rickard
Lower North Island Nursing /Allied Health 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