Dr. Jeremy Mayall
CEO
Our CEO Dr. Jeremy Mayall is an advocate for arts, culture and creativity and the role that they play as an essential part of community wellbeing.
Our greatest
asset is
our team
Our creative dream team is made up of super humans, each bringing a unique set of skills, ideas and expertise to the table.
Adrienne Clothier
Funding and Finance
The go-to for numbers, when Adrienne’s not keeping books she’s helping artists tackle budgets and navigate all things funding.
Des Ratima
Research, Strategy and Regional Development
With a heart for communities empowering themselves, Des works in all things strategy, research and regional development, and leads our Creative Development Team.
Alexis Holmes
Operations Manager
A problem solver who keeps the cogs turning in the most efficient and future proof ways, Alexis is the brain behind creating systems, and all the internal workings of the organisation.
Lauren Mann
Communications and Marketing Manager
Media & marketing maestro, Disco witch Lauren is the touchstone for content, stories, campaigns, brand, digital doings and the comms and marketing team.
Paula Jacobsen
Communications Assistant
Helping to create and share content and stories across the digital and media stratosphere, Paula’s got comms and marketing down pat.
Cassandra Quean
Creative Facilitator
Our Creative Facilitator Cass is your go-to guide for all things creative with a whole heart and a love of the arts.
Claudia Latisnere
Creative Development
Assisting the community in any way she can, Claudia is all about community arts and digging to the heart of creative people and projects.
Zara Gilbert
Creative Development
Zara throws her infectious energy into developing the creative community. Helping artists connect passion and purpose, to build rewarding and fulfilling lives.
Aimee Anderson-O’Connor
Creative Development
An enthusiastic and passionate supporter, Aimee is a big believer-inner, ready to walk alongside you, and support your creative work.
Stephanie Christie
Creative Coach / Creative Development
Our very own Creative Coach. Steffi is someone you can bring your creative troubles to; she’ll help you find a way to move forward.
Kelly Joseph
Kaiwhakahaere i nga Mahi Toi / Regional Māori Arts Developer
Bringing a deep aroha for storytelling to both her creative practice and the Kaiwhakahaere i nga Mahi Toi role, Kelly Joseph (Ngāti Maniapoto) is humbled to be able to awhi Toi Māori artists.
Kereama Clarke
Kaiwhakahaere i nga Mahi Toi / Regional Māori Arts Developer
He uri tēnei ō Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Koroki Kahukura, Ngāti Maahanga, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Naho Ngāti Hāina hoki. Nōreira, mauriora ki ā tātou katoa.
Sasha McLaren
Audience Development Specialist / Creative Development
Passionate about the connections between people, Sasha believes that authentic engagement, coupled with creative expression, is a powerful and beautiful force.
Leafa Wilson
South Waikato Cultural Activator
A creative force, whipping up art hurricanes in Tīrau, Putāruru, and Tokoroa – Leafa has a zillion ideas about how to fulfil her role as South Waikato Cultural Activator.
Nick Clothier
Creative Education Specialist
Nick marries together his background in education and the strength-based practice of social work to develop teaching capacities in the arts for kaiako in the Waikato region.
