Our People
Meet Our Team & Board
Our Staff
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Georgina Morrisson
Executive Officer
My job is pretty amazing, most days I'm connecting cool people and ideas for great outcomes. We're also lucky to have a fun and fantastic staff team that are passionate about achieving a thriving Aotearoa for both our super-hero packed hubs and wider communities. I live with my family and a hairy Jack Russell, on a northern Wairarapa farm and I love getting outdoors in gaps between Zoom meetings and rain showers! I have various other Governance roles including on several philanthropic committees. Food, chocolate and big ideas are what I love!
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Anna Worsey
Coordinator
My role is mostly centred around connecting our hubs through their similar projects and goals. I also help to organise the regional and national hui, professional development opportunities for hubs, networking calls and all things admin! I have been with EHA since July 2022 and absolutely love working alongside our team of inspiring wahine, and being a small part of all the incredible work done by hubs across the motu. I'm originally from the UK and I'm still in awe of this beautiful country. At weekends you'll find me out there enjoying it either surfing, skiing, camping or chilling reading a book.
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Dr Jen Pannell
Data Curator &
Research LeadMy role at EHA is to develop and maintain our online map, as well as collecting data from our hubs to show our impact, which fits nicely with my scientific background in ecology and GIS. Along with Vicky, I create and design our annual report. I am also leading our research project into building community preparedness for climate change, funded by the Whakatupu Aotearoa Foundation. I'm originally from London UK, but Aotearoa has been home for me since 2009. I'm currently based in Glenorchy.
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Natasha McGowan
Revenue & Partnerships Specialist
I have worked across funding, marketing, and strategic relationships in the non-profit sector for over 10 years. My role at EHA involves developing beneficial relationships with national partners and sponsors, coordinating multi hub funding collaborations, and providing funding support to our hubs. As an experienced relationship builder, I relish connecting and working towards a shared purpose. I enjoy the coastal life in Whaingaroa where I live with my husband, son and dog.
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Tessa Aylward
Finance Officer
I work in a part-time role at EHA, which is mainly behind the scenes, in the finance area. My time outside of EHA work is spent working with my husband in our drainlaying business, being a busy mum to 3 kids, watching their many sports, reading, spending time with friends and family, travelling and heading outdoors.
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Vicky Vajda McNab
Comms & Advocacy Lead
My job here at EHA consists of telling stories about the amazing mahi being done within our network, and leading our advocacy efforts to help promote positive social and environmental impact. I'm a passionate community-minded communicator, and am all about working with our communities towards more sustainable and equitable lives. Originally from Brazil, I’m a Whangarei-based lover of cooking, gardening, hiking, and exploring Aotearoa with my son and husband.
Our Board
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Mike Maahs
EHA Co-Chair | CEO of Waiheke Resources Trust
Over the past decade Mike has been involved in running and managing NGOs in Aotearoa New Zealand. He lives on Waiheke Island and acts as the General Manager of the Waiheke Resources Trust. After serving on the board of Environmental Hubs Aotearoa for three years, he was elected to the position of Co-Chair. His time here has taught him that we effect meaningful large-scale change, as we collectively challenge established norms, innovate, and envision best practices within the environmental sector.
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Tina Ivory
EHA Treasurer | Accounts Manager at EcoMatters Environment Trust
Tina has been the Treasurer for EHA since 2018, and has had nearly 20 years of experience working and volunteering with NGO’s in both the environmental space and in the sports sector. With a strong financial background and a current member of CAANZ it has been an honour for her to be able to give back with her skills, and work with EHA as it goes from strength to strength. Tina is the Finance Manager for EcoMatters Environment Trust in Tāmaki Makaurau. In her spare time, she loves to get out in nature with friends and family, or relax with a good book and glass of wine with two loyal dogs nearby.
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Marielle Haringa
Independent
Marielle has been on the Board since 2015 as Chair/Co-chair and most recently as an independent Board Member. Marielle brings many years of management and marketing experience across various sectors where she held senior and international positions with public and private companies. Following this, she managed and consulted with many Not For Profit organisations. The key strengths she offers the Board are strategic and innovative thinking, she looks at the best path to success and sees the big picture. In her spare time she loves walking, eating healthy foods and being active. She lives in Tauranga with her partner and 15 year old schnauzer.
Marielle holds a M.Soc.Sci and MBA.
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Ellieda Komene
Board Member of Go Eco, Hamilton and Environment Network Manawatū
“Ko Ellieda Komene tōku ingoa.
Ko Ngāpuhi taku iwi.
No Kirikiriroa ahau.”Ellieda has a background in education, community and social services, health and local and central government sectors.
In her spare time, she enjoys tramping, taking part in community activities, reading, spending time in the garden and exploring Aotearoa.
She is passionate about social and environmental issues, helping people and working with communities.
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Susie Robertson
Independent - CE of Kaibosh
Susie was the Kaiwhakahaere Hapori at Sustainability Trust for 5 years, which is when she joined the board. Now she is the CE of Kaibosh, the oldest food rescue organisation in Aotearoa with three sites in Te Upoko o te Ika a Muai (Greater Wellington). Susie is a proud dog mum and step mum, and an active member in her local community of Brooklyn.
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Ben Alder
Trust Manager of Christchurch Envirohub
Ben graduated from the University of Canterbury specialising in Management, Marketing and Business and Sustainability. Whilst studying, Ben worked as a Community Project Activator for the Shirley Village Project alongside Steve Jones-Poole, helping to create and activate community-based projects. Ben has been the Trust Manager for Christchurch Envirohub since mid-2022, working towards connecting all those working in the Christchurch environmental scene and helping support their mahi. Ben loves to fight for the environment and get involved with his community. You will often find him exploring the hills, mountains and forests, gardening or grabbing pallets off the street to build practical projects.
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Julie Perry
Partnerships Manager at WAI Wānaka
Following a varied corporate career in senior executive, change management and troubleshooting roles, for the past 7 years Julie has focussed on supporting community-led action in and around Wānaka, including as Partnerships Manager for EHA’s newest Hub, WAI Wānaka.
Julie’s role with WAI Wānaka started her on a journey to find ways to better support community effort and she is keen to apply her experience and skills to assist the EHA Board. Julie has a strong interest in improving impact and outcomes in the for-purpose sector through harnessing collaborative effort, sharing knowledge and reducing duplication.
Julie moved permanently to Wānaka in 2017 with her husband Geoff and their two dogs, Moose and Mango. Julie has fully embraced life in Wānaka and along with daily dog walks she enjoys snowboarding, mountain biking, swimming and kayaking.
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Emma Horgan-Heke
CEO of Sustainable HB - Centre for Climate and Resilience
Emma is passionate about making a difference in climate change. She has 25+ years of project management and consulting experience across industries worldwide. In the last 15 years this experience has been in large scale complex projects in the $100 million+ space. Emma has also had her own consulting practice in the Regenerative, community development, co-op and cohousinig building and innovation areas. She is now the CEO for Sustainable HB - Centre for Climate and Resilience. She has worked with the board to grow our organisation and its activity since 2022.