Anglican Family Care

Ruth is the Primary Care Relationship Director at WellSouth. Ruth started her working life as a physiotherapist and has subsequently held a number of roles in both the wider health sector and local government. She is passionate about health and wellbeing, particularly about reducing inequity in those spaces. Outside of work, Ruth is the very lucky mum of two amazing tamariki, who make her smile every day. She is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors.

Originally from New Plymouth, Diana has been a Dunedin resident since 1984. After more than 20 years association with Otago Southland Employers Association, she is currently a Consultant at Wilkinson Rodgers Lawyers with a specialist practice in Employment Law, Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Health & Safety, assisting business of all kinds and sizes, including many in the not-for-profit sector. She is also a qualified mediator. Diana is currently on the Boards of Dunedin Symphony Orchestra and Life Education Trust.

Jim is the Chief Financial Officer of Forsyth Barr. He has over 25 years’ experience as an accountant in a variety of roles, including audit for a major chartered accounting firm, group accountant in an Australian government owned entity, a position in acquisitions and mergers for an Australian company. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CAANZ).

Katherine is an Associate at Anderson Lloyd Lawyers and has experience in both property and commercial law. She also serves on the Management Committee of Community Law Otago and is a member of Otago Women’s Lawyers’ Society. She is passionate about building and enhancing interconnectedness between Otago and Ōtepoti whanau, communities, and our environment.

Amanda has been the Director of Development at St Hilda’s since 2018. Her background is in education and communications. She has held teaching positions in secondary schools and taught in the University of Otago’s Foundation Programme from 2013-2018. She also established a successful e-commerce business which was sold in 2019. Amanda is currently studying towards a Masters in Counselling. Amanda has four children and is married to Chris. She feels strongly about serving her community and is looking forward to contributing as a Board member.

Elisabeth Cunningham QSM, is the Bishop’s delegate. Elisabeth joined the Board in March 2019 having previously been a Board member 20 years ago. She trained as a teacher, was a member of the University of Otago Council for eight years, is an Emerita Canon of St Paul’s Cathedral, and was Chair of Leslie Groves Society for 20+ years. During that time, the hospital on Taieri Road was purchased and developed. A past president of the Otago Branch of National Council of Women, she currently convenes a committee to hold an annual Breakfast for years 12 and 13 school girls, inspiring young women.