The Otago Community Trust is governed by 12 Trustees who are appointed by the Minister of Finance for a four year term. The Trustees collectively hold a range of invaluable skills, experience and knowledge that guide the activities of the Trust.
They meet monthly to consider grant requests, operational items and strategic direction.
Andrew Kilsby
Chair
Central Otago
Andy is a graduate of the University of Otago and is currently the Regional Lead for the Otago Regional Skills Leadership Group at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Prior to holding this role Andy was Industry Relations Head at Otago Polytechnic.
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Barb Long
Deputy Chair
Greater Dunedin
Barb has extensive experience as a leader in the primary and community health and social services sector. Barb has been in management and leadership roles in the NGO sector for the past 22 years. Prior to leadership employment positions she worked many years as a registered nurse in the mental health area.
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Alofa Lale
Greater Dunedin
Alofa is from Cannons Creek in Porirua, Wellington. Her parents migrated from Samoa to New Zealand in the early 1960’s and settled in Porirua. Alofa has over 15 years teaching experience in the primary and secondary school sectors as well as experience in the tertiary sector having worked as a Pacific Liaison Officer at Victoria and Otago universities.
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Bridget Tweed
South Otago
South Otago based trustee Bridget spent her early years in Southland growing up on a sheep, beef and deer farm. Bridget has always had a strong affiliation to the agricultural sector and now resides on a farm in Waitahuna with her husband Luke and their children, Isla, Millie, Ava and George.
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Carole Adair
Greater Dunedin
Carole was born and raised in Otepoti Dunedin, attending the University of Otago after finishing high school. Having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Carole started her professional life working as a graduate for Lawrence Anderson Buddle and after more than 35 years in what is essentially the same firm with different names, is now a partner with Polson Higgs.
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Robyn McLean
Greater Dunedin
Robyn is a graduate of the University of Otago. Having had a successful career in the financial industry and in corporate project management and governance, she returned to Ōtepoti in 2019. Since then Robyn has taken on roles to help people and use her skills to help make positive change.
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Jeremy Chang
Greater Dunedin
Jeremy is an Investment Advisor at Craigs Investment Partners where he specialises in portfolio management and investment advice to private clients and trusts. Jeremy has over two decades experience in global financial markets. Prior to joining Craigs in 2018, Jeremy worked offshore in Hong Kong, London, and Sydney. Roles included Senior Manager Global Funding, Offshore Treasurer and Managing Director, Structured Products Trading.
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