I grew up in Papatoetoe and have returned to Auckland and live in Mt Wellington. As a former Library Manager, I will bring skills of leadership, governance, and an ability to focus on practical solutions. I am standing for the Mt Wellington Licencing Trust as I totally support the goals of the Trust which are to ‘serve the community, maximise the return on assets and in turn community giving’. I have prior trust experience as chair of the PSA Childcare Trust and extensive volunteering experience. I love living in Mt Wellington and enjoy the ever-changing community landscape and the amazing diversity of people within the community. I am eager to be part of an organisation that serves to empower and support local communities to succeed. I have no conflicts of interest.