Renata Kotua, Wellington & Manawatū I.Lead Coordinator

Renata (Ngāti Toa Rangatira; she/her) is the I.Lead Coordinator for Wellington & Manawatū, and a fierce advocate for disabled youth.
Jennine Vandermey, Office and Projects Administration Coordinator.

Jennine is YES Office and Projects Administration Coordinator.
Ella Smith, National I.Lead Committee Secretary

Ella is the National Committee Secretary, and has also been a member of the Auckland Regional Committee since late 2024.
Ashe Black, Rainbow & Disability Coordinator

Kia ora! My name is Ashe, and 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.
Hannah Butson, Southern Regional I.Lead Coordinator

Hannah is the Southern Regional Coordinator for I.Lead.
Hayden Clements, William Pike Challenge Coordinator

Hayden is the William Pike Challenge Coordinator at I.Lead.
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 our social media & communication facilitator.