Gavin Hodder
Chairperson
Gavin comes from a family background of farming in the Wairarapa, and has extensive business experience in both Chartered Accounting firms and large corporates at a multinational and local level.
Ana-May Gudsell
Deputy Chairperson
Ana-May owns an early childhood business and teaches in her centres. Ana bring a number of important perspectives to the Board.
Wendy Bornholdt
Audit and Risk Chair
Wendy comes with experience in business management, administration and the fine arts at both an international and national level.
Jean McCombie
Trustee
Jean was our Board Chair for many years has remained involved since that time.
Clare Crawford
Trustee
Clare was the Principal at South End School in Carterton and Kahutara School. She is also heavily involved in our local hockey community.
Gill Murray
Trustee
Gill is a farmer with wide experience working in the education sector. She brings a wealth of expertise around Special Education.
Jeddah Brown
Trustee
Jeddah Brown is a proud mother of five, grandmother of three, and has been married for 20 years. She works for Rangitāne o Wairarapa and is the founder and Pou Whakahaere of Tūranga Rau, an iwi-led learning environment supporting tamariki and whānau across the Wairarapa. With a background in education and community development, Jeddah is passionate about lifelong learning, whānau wellbeing, and strengthening communities.