Our Team
Nahed Alhaj
Married and mother of 8 year old daughter, 18+ years of experience in business administration and management.
Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics
Passionate about serving the community and doing many volunteering jobs servicing different sectors of the community.
Theresa Christie
Married with four children, and ten grandchildren. Background in Education, Training & Employment, and Adult Community Education. Teacher of religious studies and student for a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Marriage and Families and Bachelor in Applied Environmental Studies.
Patti Turner
I have two adult sons and three granddaughters. I have worked in many administration positions in my 40 year working life. I now enjoy doing voluntary work and giving back.
Lovey Dvorkin
Married with two children and two grandchildren. Background in Employment Services, Qualified as a Social and Mental Health Worker – New Zealand and Queensland Australia.
Family orientated, with a passion for families, children and helping the community.
Niru Patel
Married, Business Owner, child health and welfare in schools advocate
A passion for feeding the children and running an in-school program. Passion for helping the community.
Michael Buddle
Michael has five adult children and 10 grandchildren. Background in law, having practiced as a lawyer for more than 30 years. Retired partner of a reputable law firm, who is now supporting community groups and initiatives, throughout Auckland, particularly Training & Employment, Adult Community Education and child Abuse prevention.
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Because all children deserve to have big smiles on their face