Meet the heart of Brain Injury Otago and Canterbury

Meet our dedicated team and board members who play crucial roles in advancing our mission and supporting individuals affected by brain injury.

Supporting Dunedin and Canterbury Offices

  • Shannon Campbell | Office Manager

    Shannon has been working for BIA since 2024. Shannon looks after the funding, HR, IT/website, finances and administration.

  • Sue Whyte | Liaison Officer

    Sue is an experienced social worker with a strong understanding of Brain injury, delivering education services. Sue continues to support people with Brain injury across the Otago region.

  • Jane Cawood | Canterbury Liasion Officer

    Jane covers the Canterbury region for the BIA. She is passionate about people being able to access the right services and supports they need. She has been working supporting people with Brain injury for over 20 years.

Meet our Board Members

  • Ruth Barnett

    CHAIR

  • Maree Penese

    VICE CHAIR

  • Steph Hughes

    TREASURER

  • Andrea McMillian

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Krystal Browne

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Ivan Sammut

    BOARD MEMBER

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