Quanita is a registered nurse currently studying to become a nurse practitioner and Justice of the Peace. She is a trustee at Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa and represents the Iwi as a Hospice Wairarapa Board of Trustees Board member. She is also chair of the Workforce Development and Equity Committee, formerly the Human Resource Committee at Hospice Wairarapa. Quanita’s passion is helping to provide equitable health outcomes for her community.

Dr. Allan is a semi-retired Palliative Medicine Consultant with over 30 years of experience in cancer and palliative care as both a Medical Oncologist and Palliative Care Physician. He has around 60 publications in these fields. Dr. Allan has served at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, for over 30 years, was seconded to the MOH for 3 years, and has held education and leadership roles with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in Palliative Medicine.

Pamela has considerable experience working at all levels of the health sector. She held various nursing and midwifery positions before moving to service and project management, equal employment opportunities and policy development in the health sector. She also has experience with the World Health Organisation, managing WHO country programmes and working with Western Pacific governments to strengthen their health sectors. Pamela is keen to use her experience working with different cultures in challenging health environments to improve access to excellent hospice care for all Wairarapa communities.

Judy has a rich background in social work and law. She worked with the Department of Social Welfare, focusing on children, youth, and families, and helped establish the playcentre and Citizens Advice Bureau in Miramar. Judy practised law and mediation in the Wairarapa, specialising in family and employment law, serving as counsel for children, and holding significant roles in the Employment Mediation Service until 2016. Recently retired, Judy now enjoys a relaxed lifestyle with her partner and is an active member of the South Wairarapa Rotary.

Michele has extensive senior management experience primarily across the health sector. In the UK Michele held a number of senior management positions in the National Health Service and was Director Older Peoples Services in Social Care. In New Zealand her roles have included leading the National Breast and Cervical Screening Programmes for the Ministry of Health.  As General Manager, Legal Aid Services, Michele led a programme of work to reform the legal aid system. She is a Trustee on the Te Omanga Hospice Board, Lower Hutt and a Member of the Institute of Directors.