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, finances and administration.

  • Cathy Matthews | Liaison Officer

    Cathy has been working for BIA Otago since 2006. She has extensive knowledge and experience dealing with various types of brain injury, the support services available and the importance of being linked into the right services.

  • Sue Whyte | Liaison Officer

    Sue is an experienced social worker with a strong understanding of brain injury. Sue works 2 days a week for BIA Otago.

  • 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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