The Board
(Ed D, M Ed Admin (Hons), BA, Dip Ed)
Dr Kay Hawk is a sociologist, researcher and educationalist. Kay was a research consultant in the business world for 26 years. Since then she has worked in education as a researcher, developer and adviser to schools throughout the country - 14 of these years in the Massey University Institute of Professional Development and Educational Research at the Albany Campus. She has served on and chaired a number of schoolboards and community associations, has been an active member of her Anglican parishes and has chaired the Board of The Selwyn Foundation for 12 years.
(MInstD, BCom, CA)
Stephen Titter has a background in property, finance, accounting, business transactions & structuring, and taxation. He was a senior partner with EY (formerly Ernst & Young), practicing in New Zealand, Singapore and Australia. He advised clients’ management and Boards, helped develop EY’s senior personnel & partners, and was engaged in both management and governance roles for the firm, including risk & quality management. Stephen is now an independent director and business & strategy mentor to corporate and not-for-profit organisations currently including BRANZ Inc, Jennian Group Limited, Sargon (NZ) Limited, The Selwyn Foundation, The Woolstore Group, and The American Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand
(PhD, M Ed, BA, Dip Tchng)
Dr Sue Watson has extensive experience in not for profit governance and executive leadership. Her expertise includes strategic planning, partnerships and capability and organisational development. She is currently the Chair of CORT Community Housing and a director of Puhinui Park General Partnership. Over the past seven years she has governed a number of large scale community housing developments. Sue is committed to using her experience to increase the number of quality affordable homes and social rentals to meet the continuing demand in Auckland.
Jason Kereama Rogers (BMS (Hons), CA ANZ) is a Professional Director and Trustee with a diverse background in executive, advisory, and governance roles. He has extensive experience managing assets, businesses, Iwi settlement entities, NGOs, and property development LPs. Jason's career includes working at prestigious firms such as EY, Bankers Trust, Pacific Investments PLC, and Generation Homes and covers a wide range of sectors. Jason is dedicated to advancing the interests of Iwi, Pacifica, and underprivileged communities by utilising economic capacity for better outcomes.
Kerry Hitchcock has many years’ experience in property investment, development and financial disciplines as well as in governance. His expertise includes strategic planning, asset management, investment, and commercial and residential property development. A Board Member of Tāmaki Regeneration Company and Smales Farm Business & Technology Hub, his property experience includes development of a broad range of commercial, retail and residential properties and student accommodation in central Auckland.
Gillian has worked in the health and disability and social services sectors for over 25 years. Originally qualified as a Speech Language Therapist, she also studied business at Auckland University. She has significant experience leading large teams involved in brain injury rehabilitation, community nursing and mental health. Gillian is deeply committed to providing service and support to the highest level, and as CEO she will lead the Haumaru Housing strategy to ensure social housing and the services which support it are resourced and delivered to the highest standard.