Our Board
As an incorporated society, our members elect our Board, which manages the governance of KiwiClass. Membership of KiwiClass is open to anyone who can demonstrate an affiliation with an ethnic community or a settlement service. We keep society members up to date with KiwiClass activities and ask that they attend the AGM to participate in electing our Board members.
For information on becoming a member please visit our KiwiClass Membership page.
Jane Selby
Chair
Jane has worked for a number of years as a manager in the public service, with extensive experience in designing, implementing and administering Crown and Lottery funded grant schemes.
Bridget Murphy
Deputy Chair
Bridget brings knowledge of the education and community sectors through her work with ServiceIQ, Literacy Aotearoa and Wellington Community Networks Wellington.
Sarjon Warde
Sarjon is a social worker with Red Cross and brings extensive knowledge of community networks and outreach.
Afnan Al-Rubayee
As a former refugee herself, Afnan has first hand experience of the resettlement and language needs of the communities we work with. Afnan currently works with Red Cross as a Pathways to Resettlement case worker, and is completing a double degree at Victoria University. She is also a member of the Strengthening Community Voices collective
Dave Brash
Dave has over 30 years’ experience working in the public sector in senior leadership roles, having most recently come out of retirement to lead the government recovery effort after the Kaikoura earthquake. Dave is currently a consultant to public and private sector agencies on public policy solutions, strategic change and organisational reviews and investment programmes
Liz Huckerby
Liz has over 30 years’ experience working in delivering internal services including HR, IT and Procurement. She works in the public sector as a senior leader. Liz worked for 5 years with the United Nations Development Programme, delivering services to over 22,000 staff in over 70 countries.
Nic Quill
Nic has held a variety of management roles in the public sector. He is a Chartered Accountant and currently leads a research team in the education sector.
Robyn Baker ONZM
Robyn has contributed to New Zealand education as a teacher, researcher, curriculum developer, teacher educator and leader. Currently, Robyn is the Chair of the New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO.
