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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.

Quentin brings 10+ years' leadership experience across high-trust, high-risk sectors including finance, health, justice, and aviation. As Head of Settlements at Forsyth Barr, he focuses on compliance, resilience, and improvement. He’s led change in public and private sectors, championing staff engagement and client-centred service. An Otago MBA graduate, Quentin is values-led, committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and passionate about aligning strategy, people, and purpose.

Amanda is a school counsellor at Columba College and is currently completing a Masters in Counselling from Massey University. She has previously worked in secondary schools as a teacher and in fundraising/communications and taught in the University of Otago’s Foundation Programme from 2013-2018. She also developed an e-commerce business which she opened in 2017 and sold in 2019. Amanda has four children, aged between 9-18, and is married to Chris, a lawyer. Amanda serves on the Boards at Youthline Otago and the Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival. She is also a Youthline Helpline volunteer.

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.

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).

Emma and her whānau moved to Dunedin in 2024 after 17 years in Canterbury. Her career spans sport, recreation, and public health, including policy roles at Otago/Southland DHBs and the Ministry of Health. She later ran a consultancy supporting public and non-profits in strategy and project management. Now a Senior Associate at Frequency, she manages key infrastructure projects. A NZ Institute of Directors member, she’s passionate about youth wellbeing and inclusive infrastructure. She enjoys Dunedin’s lifestyle with her three children.

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.