Executive Committee Profiles

MNurs
Co-president

Kia ora koutou, ko Jodi Cash tōku ingoa. I am Pākehā in whakapapa and journeying as a tangata Tiriti
(treaty partner). I grew up in West Auckland and despite leaving I’ve ended up back here, living next
door to my Mum with my husband and 6-year-old daughter and have been working in this
community for the past 10 years. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working in various
roles in the Youth Health space. I started in the paeds cardiology ward at Starship and while I loved
looking after babies, I really loved looking after the adolescents on the ward and became interested
in how to better support them. So from there I started a journey to learn more about youth health
and when the opportunity came up, I accepted a youth health nursing role at the Centre for Youth
Health where I got to work with and learn from some of the giants in Youth Health, igniting that
passion we all feel once we connect with youth health! Since then, I’ve had opportunities to work in
many different roles, including in Alternative Education (my favourite space!) as well as in both
funded and non-funded schools. Currently I job share the Nurse Educator for SBHS for Te Puna
Manawa HealthWEST, supporting the West Auckland School Nurses.

RN, PGCert (Youth Health)

Co-president

Membership secretary

Youth health is a specialty of nursing that I am passionate about. Of my 28ish years nursing, 12 years were at Starship hospital, Then, my first school nurse position was at Selwyn College for 10 yrs. Currently, I am 1 of 3 nurses at Otahuhu College, a decile 1 funded school.  

It is a rewarding privilege engaging with young people, to promote wellbeing, strengthen Hauora and improve youth outcomes via continuity of youth focussed care during their schooling years. 

PG Cert HSC (Youth Health)

Treasurer

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Representing Southern Cluster.

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I am the Registered Nurse Co-ordinator at Papatoetoe High School. I have been involved in school nursing for over 10 years and have been working at this school for over 7 years. I love working with young people and believe in empowering young people to learn to develop their own skills to manage their health.  To learn how to access health services and to be able to voice their opinions and needs in this important part of their lives. ASNG provides great support and professional development to support us in our roles as school nurse.

RN, PG Dip in Health Sciences

Secretary

Youth Health Nurse | Primary Health Advocate

Dedicated Youth Health Nurse with 2 decades of nursing experience. From James Cook High School (2009-2010), Centre for Youth Health (2011-2015) to my current role at Auckland Girls' Grammar School (2019-now). I am passionate about youth health and primary health. Proud mum of two lovely daughters, originally from Taiwan, and a fervent explorer with interests in food and travel.

BHSc Nurs, PG Cert Adv Nurs Prac

Representing Hauraki Cluster.

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I have been working as one of the Health Team at One Tree Hill College since 2023 and I also hold a part time role with the ESBHS vaccination team. Previously I have held roles within Starship Community, ARPHS and with Youth Justice. 

I am privileged to work in a role which empowers youth, giving them the skills and knowledge to make informed health decisions now and as they become young adults.

I am a Registered Nurse originally from Sydney, Australia and moved to New Zealand over a year ago. My background is in paediatric nursing, with experience in pre and post-operative care. I am currently working as a school nurse at Ormiston Junior College and thoroughly enjoy working with young people, supporting their health, wellbeing and development. Outside of the clinical side of nursing, my favourite part of the role is getting to know students and being a familiar, approachable face within the school community.

BHSc (Nursing), PG Cert Health Science (Child Health)

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Representing Central West Cluster.

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I am the Lead Registered Nurse at Green Bay High School Health Centre and have over 22 years of nursing experience, predominantly in paediatrics. Prior to school nursing, I spent 16 years working across Starship Child Health, including a permanent position in the Children's Emergency Department. I continue to maintain a position on the Starship Bureau where a I a few times throughout the year. 

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I love working with rangatahi and supporting them to navigate the challenges that can impact their health and wellbeing. School nursing provides a unique opportunity to build trusting relationships with young people, support them through difficult times, and help them access the care and services they need.

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I am passionate about empowering young people to understand their health, make informed decisions, and advocate for themselves. Alongside my clinical role, I am a member of the NZ School Nurses Pay Equity Working Group and was a co-author of the recent School Nurses Pay Equity Report, reflecting my commitment to strengthening and advocating for the school nursing workforce.
 

I value the connections, collaboration, and professional development opportunities that ASNG provides and am proud to represent the Central West Cluster.

Representing Central Cluster.

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I have been a paediatric nurse for 30 years working for 14 years at Starship Children's Hospital Emergency Department. I then moved to a management role as Director of Emergency Response at Whakarongorau Aotearoa — New Zealand's National Telehealth Service — where I led emergency response operations and the national COVID-19 telehealth response, helping to coordinate care for communities across the motu.

For the past three years, I have brought that same blend of clinical excellence and compassionate leadership to Auckland Grammar School, where I am Head of the Health Centre.

I am passionate about health equity and have pursued postgraduate study with a paper focused on improving wellbeing outcomes for Pacific families.

Outside of work I am married to a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and we are parents to five children.

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Representing Manukau Cluster.

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Kia ora Whanau,
I am an RN who has a long & diverse history from Paeds to Plastics, surgical theatre to medical cancer, Prison to school-based Health Centres.
My passion has become our young people and the community. I feel that we are in a privileged position, able to make a difference in young peoples lives. Helping them to make better informed culturally sensitive decisions in health while at school. This they can then take on to their adult life.
I am happy to represent the Manukau Cluster of hard working knowledgeable & caring nurses. We are all working in varying situations from my team of four nurses in the largest lowest decile school in NZ, to working solo with very little support.

I am sure we all make a difference in our own way.

Representing Northern Cluster.

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I graduated in 2001, gaining experience in the surgical field and on surgical and trauma wards, before becoming a school nurse in 2014. I am currently employed at Orewa College, a non funded school of 2200 and love my role in serving young people and the community. As a mother of two teenage girls, I have a passion for working with youth, guiding and supporting them as they grow and thrive. I find joy in seeing students gain confidence and overcome challenges, helping them go from strength to strength.

Representing Northern Counties Cluster.​

Representing West Cluster.​

Representing Franklin Cluster.​