Vanessa has been actively involved in the not-for-profit sector for 15 years. Over the course of her career, Vanessa’s work has benefited her community.

Today, Vanessa is Chief Executive of Active Southland; however, she has held leadership positions at the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Sport Southland, and YMCA Southland.  Alongside these roles, Vanessa has sat on the Boards of Tennis Southland, Volleyball Southland, Koha Kai and the Southland Sharks. 

Vanessa’s strategic leadership skills and analytical approach make her an asset to the Southland community.