Originally from Ireland, Anne has lived on the Kapiti Coast since retiring to Waikanae from Melbourne in mid 2018.
She joined the Special Olympics Kapiti club later that year in the role of Fundraising Co-ordinator, and in early 2019 took over as Chair when the existing Chair stepped down due to ill health. Since then she has focused on supporting the Kapiti convenors and volunteers by ensuring compliance with Charities Commission and SONZ requirements, and leading fundraising efforts.
Anne’s background is in business and IT, with Companies such as KPMG and IBM and working across the UK and Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Recently elected to Chair of the Lower North Island Regional Committee, her aim is to facilitate sharing experience between Clubs and encourage inter-club co-operation.
