Our People
Working together as a community, we do our best to ensure whānau in need of support feel recognised, seen and heard.
As an organisation, we are grounded in our values and the relationships we create with community, volunteers and colleagues. We are united based on a shared passion to serve our communities, and with it, the whānau who use our service.
Kat plays a crucial role in fortifying the mahi of our dynamic Operations team. She supports our existing services, explores locations for new services, and leads with a community-led partnership approach within communities.
Louise’s mahi is to look for fundraising and community engagement opportunities, and encourage individuals and organisations to support Orange Sky's impact, and ultimately help more Kiwis doing it tough.
Liz’s role in the fundraising and partnerships portfolio includes a diverse range of activities - varies from providing support to our donors, partners and supporters, as well as managing grant applications.
You will often see Emah's friendly face on-shift connecting service partners, empowering volunteers, ensuring our assets are operating efficiently, and our community is having a great experience with Orange Sky.
IIsla supports the marketing, fundraising, communications and community engagement of Orange Sky. She ensures our community is well-informed of our services, our impact and the great mahi happening across Aotearoa.
Joey’s role is integral in uplifting our services and volunteer teams. He is one of the first points of contact for volunteers on shift - ensuring a safe and positive Orange Sky experience for all.
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
As one of the co-founders of Orange Sky in 2014, the kaupapa of Orange Sky is very close to Lucas’ heart. Lucas became the Chief Executive Officer of Orange Sky in 2019.
Lucas was awarded 2016 Young Australian of the Year, in 2020 he became an Order of Australia Medallist and in 2023 received a Churchill Fellowship.
Chief Corporate Services Officer
After starting as a volunteer with Orange Sky in 2016, Emma quickly transitioned into the role of Chief Financial Officer, and played a pivotal part in establishing Orange Sky Aotearoa.
In May 2020, Emma moved back into a purely volunteer role, however, returned in early 2023 as the Chief Corporate Services Officer. Emma holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting). She is also the Company Secretary as part of the Board of Orange Sky New Zealand.
Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer
Tenille began her senior leadership role with Orange Sky as Chief Marketing & Revenue Officer in 2024. She is a skilled Senior Fundraising Manager, with over 18 years of experience working in the for-purpose, health and tourism sectors.
Tenille’s role oversees the marketing, communications, fundraising and engagement activities; that keep our generous community informed and supported.
Chief Operations Officer
In 2021, Shayne joined as a Senior Manager – Innovation, providing strategy, innovation and transformation support to the Orange Sky team. He has since transitioned to Chief Operations Officer In July 2023, where he leads the ongoing management of strategic growth of our services.
Shayne was previously a Senior Manager at Deloitte and holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Economics.
