Mark Ellis

Chair

Mark Ellis is a much-beloved principal at Rakaia School. He has taught in four schools in the area. Mark and his wife have lived in Mid Canterbury for 30 years. His interest in the Trust revolves around the development of tamariki. He wants them safe, skilled and trained in appropriate tools and etiquette to match their family values. Mark is thrilled to be involved with a team of dedicated and skilled people who share similar ideas.

Megan Rutter

Secretary

Megan Rutter brings her expertise as a first-generation digital citizen to the Trust. She is keen to apply her first-hand knowledge to help improve community members' online skills and safety. She is passionate about creating awareness and providing skills for tamariki and families to stay safe online and is motivated by the desire to ensure her younger siblings enjoy the benefits of the online world while staying safe.

Karin Lill

Trustee

Karin Lill is a highly respected teacher of Science, Biology and Geography and Dean at Mount Hutt College.  She is a Methven local and lives with her husband and her two teenage children.  Karin has seen the increasing influence of digital technology on students' lives first hand.  She is passionate about giving students, teachers and whānau the skills to manage living in a digital world.

Daniel Richards

Trustee

Daniel is a Risk Advising Insurance Broker and is regularly exposed to concerns individuals and business face within the Digital world. He is passionate about supporting the community and cares about helping people to protect themselves from digital risks. He is excited about the opportunity to cultivate a closer community, protect rangatahi and whånau and encourage safe and ethical access to the Digital World.

Jacqui Paterson

Trustee

Jacqui navigated childhood and early adulthood in the pre-digital era. She has worked with people young and old and has insight into the importance of promoting digital safety and equitable accessibility in our communities. She is delighted to be a part of a trust that empowers others to make a difference and ensures that digital technology contributes to the wellbeing of all.

Neysa Koizumi

Lead Coordinator / Facilitator

Neysa Koizumi was a web and application developer for over 20 years. Her roles included lead architect and senior developer on teams small and large in New Zealand and the US. She is a mother of two school-aged digital citizens. Neysa is passionate about empowering all community members to be safe and responsible digitally. She is excited to help the trust support its vision.