Dana has a wealth of experience in business strategy, marketing and international licensing and has worked in both the commercial and non-profit sectors. With a passion for good nutrition, health and well being she has recently moved from the role as General Manager at Coeliac New Zealand to lead the strategic expansion of our Crossed Grain Logo and Dining out Programmes - and will be responsible for growing our national Coeliac Awareness Week and stakeholder engagement activities.
Fred, originally from Singapore, joins Coeliac NZ with many years of experience in accounts, office and event management. He brings more than 30 years of working experience across a diverse range of industries. In NZ, he has worked for a charitable trust handling their accounts, membership and office management. He sees the similarity between this charitable trust and Coeliac NZ and believes he will be able to contribute effectively to the organisation.
Wendy has worked as a CEO in the not-for-profit sector since 2007 and has many years in business and project management prior to that. Wendy is a sound strategic thinker and great communicator who likes to create a positive working environment where staff feel supported and empowered. She values others’ contributions and sees real strength in collaboration. Wendy is looking forward to increasing community awareness of coeliac disease and providing support for CNZ’s members and stakeholders.
Suzanne is a NZ registered dietitian with over 16 years’ experience. She has extensive experience working within the community to support vulnerable populations along their wellbeing journey through education and training. She has a management background with a passion for providing and enabling exceptional clinical care and improving health inequities. She will support the team at Coeliac NZ through the health promotion lens of education and advocacy with health professionals, industry, and community organisations.
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