Who are we?

The Catalytic Foundation team has considerable experience working with New Zealand charities and communities. Using our team’s wide skillset, we support community charities to thrive and businesses to grow to into socially responsible entities. 

Our Board and Patron

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John Gallaher
Catalytic Foundation Chair
Forsyth Barr Investment Professional
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David Knightley
Catalytic Foundation Trustee
Accountant at BVO
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Deborah Lucas
Catalytic Foundation Trustee
Deloitte
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Llori Valenzuela
Catalytic Foundation trustee
Les Mills

Our Team and Volunteers

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Teresa Moore
C.E.O.
Catalytic Foundation
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Heather Rankin
Accounts Administrator
Catalytic Foundation
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Denise Pimentel
Digital and Strategic Lead
Catalytic Foundation
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Jacqueline Barker
Communications and Administration
Catalytic Foundation
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Karen Batchelor
Reception Administrator
Catalytic Foundation
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Deborah Teh
Marketing
Catalytic Foundation

Our Regional Ambassadors

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Deidre Heenan
Ambassador
Southland
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Bob King
Otago Ambassador
Cancer Society of NZ, Otago & Southland Div Inc
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Catherine Reed
Canterbury Ambassador
Cavell Leitch
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Liz Shea
South Canterbury Ambassador
Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury