Ashe Black, Rainbow & Disability Coordinator
Kia ora! My name is Ashe, my pronouns are he/she. I’m a mix of Māori and British, and my role is the Rainbow & Disability Coordinator for YES Disability Resource Centre. I have Septo-Optic Dysplasia and am also neurodiverse, as well as of course part of the LGBT+ community! I’ve worked as a Youth […]
Hannah Butson, Southern Regional I.Lead Coordinator
Hannah is the Southern Regional Coordinator for I.Lead. Based in Dunedin, Hannah moved to New Zealand in 2003 and has been active in the disability space for a few years, starting first in inclusive education before moving into the health and disability workforce. Hannah started her journey as a member of I.Lead in 2024 before […]
Hayden Clements, William Pike Challenge Coordinator
Hayden is the William Pike Challenge Coordinator at I.Lead. Hayden is a young person who experiences multiple disabilities including Neurodiversity and autoimmune disorders. He is passionate about helping others who experience similar challenges to him.
Joseph Bergin
Joe is a lawyer working in urban regeneration with experience in community and youth advocacy. He has previously served in various community roles including as a member of the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board where he held portfolio responsibilities for community facilities and community funding. While on the Local Board, Joe played an active role in advancing […]
Jade Farrar
Jade is New Zealand-born of Cook Island/Italian heritage, based in Auckland, and is a proud Father to a young daughter. His whānau and strong family values play a huge role in Jade’s good life. As a member of the National Enabling Good Lives Leadership Group, Jade has contributed to the expansion of the Enabling […]
Amy Clements, Social Media & Communications Facilitator
Amy is 24 years old. She is studying a Bachelor of Communication, and she has been involved in the disability activism space since she was a teen. Having grown up with an invisible physical disability, she has faced a lot of discrimination and skeptism of my disability status; both from medical professionals and members of […]
Aaron Smith, National I.Lead Coordinator
Aaron is responsible for co-ordinating all things I.Lead. He is passionate about empowering young people to achieve their full potential and is a strong advocate for youth-led co-creation, co-development and co-delivery. Working with young people from within the disability community to help bring about a more inclusive community through the provision of youth-led projects designed […]
Kevin Park, Web Management Facilitator
He is from South Korea, but he lives in New Zealand at the moment. He has become a Christian since 2011. He has been a Christian writer since 2013, and He also has been a student at Carey Baptist College, studying biblical studies & theology since 2016. He is involved and ministering at Waiheke Island […]
Tanya Ashdown, Office & Projects Administration Coordinator
She joined YES Disability recently and is really excited to become a part of our team. Sonia told her that no day would be the same, and she was right, including Fires! She is married (for a really long time – 27 years) and has two children – Caitlin (24) and Connor (20). I previously […]
