Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees provides governance for Kites Trust on the behalf of the people we serve.
Rebecca Gallacher, Board Chair
Rebecca is mum to two young kids and two fur babies and relishes those rare moments of peace having tea with her husband. She has spent 25 years working in urban planning, property, and development including senior leadership and governance roles. As she approaches her half-century, she has become increasingly aware of the importance of physical and mental wellbeing and is excited by the opportunity to work with Kites Trust to deliver community outcomes while expanding her knowledge base.
Rahini Uniyaal
Ra has worked in the stakeholder engagement space across various sectors in New Zealand and abroad in Asian and Pacific countries. Ra is passionate about all things equity. She is a communications and engagement consultant and enjoys working with the community to understand their challenges and finding effective and meaningful solutions to problems. On a sunny day, you may find her cycling, running or hiking. She is a Yinyasa Yoga Teacher and imbibes yogic breathing in her daily life.
Imogen Goldsmith
Imogen is a proud mum to one, a budding soil geek and a 4th generation die-hard Wellingtonian. She is forever preoccupied with problem-solving the world’s challenges, and imagining radical ways communities can transform, adapt and thrive in the face of change. In her working life she has been a community-based social worker for the past 10 years, spending the last 5 years in a kaupapa Māori NGO supporting whānau with their mental health. Her therapeutic practice has a strong emphasis on radical authenticity, relational safety, mindful-somatic psychotherapy and understanding neurodivergent experiences. Exploring possibilities for better networks of care, healing and interdependent resilience is her happy place, and what she hopes to bring to the Kites Trust Board whānau.
Anupama Wijesundara
Anupama is an analytics and strategy professional with over 10 years of experience across the Health, Social, and not-for-profit sectors. He brings a unique combination of technical data expertise and a background in social work, applying systems-thinking and human-centred approaches to complex organisational challenges. He has led analytics and operations teams through major projects, including COVID-19 response efforts, and has contributed to ISO 9001 audit success, service design improvements, and cross-sector initiatives.
Tracy Curphey, Secretary
Tracy is a seasoned business generalist with over a decade of governance and leadership experience spanning the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her passion for ethical leadership and curiosity about what drives people align closely with the Kites Trust’s mission to empower Tāngata Whaiora with dignity and self-determination. A former chef and devoted foodie, Tracy believes no one should go hungry and actively supports initiatives to help fill bellies and build community. She finds balance and inspiration in Wellington’s native bush, where quiet moments offer space to reflect and recharge.
Jon Moores
Jon is the Deputy Chief Executive, Clinical Services at Hato Hone St John. He is a registered paramedic with a background in ambulance care in Aotearoa and overseas. He is an experienced healthcare manager and is passionate about consumer centered care that provides agency, empowerment and preserves their mana. Outside of work he is a runner, wannabee cross fitter and an awesome whanau who inspire him every day!