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Meet our executive management team

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UNICEF Aotearoa’s Executive Management Team are a passionate bunch with a wealth of experience.

They’re all about innovative ideas and the ongoing commitment to investing in hope for kids worldwide.
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Michelle Sharp

Michelle Sharp
Chief Executive Officer
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Don Jenkins

Don Jenkins
Chief Technology Officer
and Interim Chief Operating Officer
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Jayne Rowley

Jayne Rowley
Director, Fundraising
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Teresa Tepania-Ashton

Teresa Tepania-Ashton
Director, Advocacy and Programmes
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Tania Sawicki Mead

Director of Communications
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We’re committed to transparency. To see how we split up expenses and manage our costs, read our annual report or visit UNICEF Open to see a live overview of all our projects.

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The New Zealand National Committee for UNICEF Trust Board (UNICEF Aotearoa New Zealand) is a registered charity with the New Zealand Charities Commission (CC35979).

UNICEF Aotearoa operates from Level 5, 86 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.