Jaye has a varied background of roles within the social services and disability sectors in Aotearoa, but her primary experience comes from being a whanau member of a disabled person.

She is based in Te Papaoiea with her whanau and is currently on a journey of discovering her own whakapapa, with connection to Ngati Porou and Te Atiawa. Jaye is also involved in whanau community-based mahi in midcentral region.

Jaye is passionate about being part of shifting change leading to positive outcomes in the disability sector in Aotearoa and believes that individuals should have access to knowledge and information leading to making informed choices to live their great life.

Delia Nolan is a policy professional with extensive experience in advising decision-makers. She is currently the Lead Advisor to the Chief Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission, Te Kāhui Tika Tangata.

Delia is a strategic thinker and spends much of her time imagining ways to combat discrimination in Aotearoa. Her career in policy supports her desire to improve outcomes for vulnerable communities. Of Ngati Porou descent and with lived experience of a disability, Delia is a strong voice for tāngata whaikaha Māori. In order to be able to articulate that voice, she is currently undertaking her Masters in Indigenous Studies.

In her spare time, she likes riding her motorbike and hanging out with whānau.

Karen Miles, CE of Parent to Parent. With a degree in psychology, family counseling expertise, and experience across family-led services worldwide, Karen is well-used to supporting people through challenges. Experience across family-led services and corporate change management, Karen has spent the past forty years traversing the globe to support people through challenges. From Canada to New Zealand, Australia, and Micronesia, Karen has set up services where there were previously none and led the drive to create family-centered models of disability support.

Frian Wadia MNZM has many years of experience advocating for her disabled children’s education. She is connected with several groups and initiatives championing inclusion and equity for all disabled children within the education system and their communities. In 2019 She was appointed to the National Lotteries Individuals with Disabilities distribution committee and the Teaching Council governance board.

Her endeavours are aimed at empowering families and disabled people; improving systems, policies, and legislation to ensure disabled children’s rights are upheld; and equity is ensured for all children irrespective of their abilities, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity, and any other challenges.

Summer is a dedicated Facilitator and the SibLeader Coordinator at Parent to Parent. She brings a wealth of personal experience and passion to her role. An adult Sibling, Summer has been volunteering with SibSupport for over nine years. Summer’s commitment to making a positive impact on children’s lives is evident in everything she does. Her firsthand experiences enable her to connect deeply with the children and families she supports. Her journey from volunteer to SibLeader Coordinator of the National SibSupport Program is a testament to her dedication and exemplary leadership.

Sam is a vibrant Facilitator and dedicated SibLeader, contributing to SibSupport for the past seven years. His enthusiasm and experience, including his work with Camp America, bring a unique energy to the team. Passionate about adventure and supporting the next generation of siblings, Sam played a pivotal role in the SibVoyage initiative, using his skills to create impactful and memorable experiences for siblings. His commitment and dynamic approach inspire both the siblings he supports and his fellow facilitators.