Upasana is a community culture evangelist and an IT professional who wants to work in community for community who joined our Governance in 2020. With her experience in supporting and running various community events, she is committed to the success of the Glenfield Community Centre and was elected to the position of Chair in March 2025.

Andrew was elected to the Governance Group in 2022. A previous Kaipatiki Local board appointee for the previous three years, he is very familiar with the work of the Centre and supportive of the staff. As Deputy-Chair of the Governance Group and Executive Committee, he is there to step in to the role of Chair in Raymond’s absence.

I am currently ICT Category Manager with Te Whatu Ora — Health NZ, and a French native who immigrated to New Zealand in 1986.  My volunteer roles in the past include being the founder of three not-for-profit organisations including one that has implemented French English Bilingual units in New Zealand, including one in Birkdale Primary School. I have a wide experience in board membership and have founded different charities and incorporated societies. I am keen to give back to my local community and I hope to make good use of my past experience in governance and strategy. I was a member of the Institute of Directors, have the Certificate for Mediation Skills Intensive from the Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand, received the National Order of Merit from the French Government and was made Knight of the Legion of Honour. I welcome hearing from participants at the Centre with any suggestions on how to use the facility.

Hi, I’m Preeti, the owner and manager of Number Works’n’Words, East Coast Bays. I have a background in the corporate world where I’ve managed teams of up to 40 persons here in New Zealand and partnered on operations internationally. Throughout my career, I’ve been actively involved in learning and development in the corporate sector. I’m currently a member of the Rotary Club of Botany Downs, where I serve  as Co-Secretary. In the past, I’ve organised fundraisers  for cancer societies, and I’m excited about the opportunity to work with the Glenfield Community Centre.

Frankie has been an Executive member for over ten years and the 2015 – 2018 Chair. As  Treasurer, she is responsible for ensuring the Society meets its fiduciary responsibilities and presents the audited financial statements at the Annual General Meeting.

With over 20 years of experience in the commercial sector as a business owner, Francis brings a wealth of expertise and strategic insight to his work. His transition from the commercial to the community-focused sector was driven by a deep commitment to social justice and a desire to give back and make a tangible difference in the community.

Rev. David Poultney is a constitutional appointee by the Methodist Church of NZ. David was appointed in March 2026.

Kia ora, and warm Pacific greetings. After my first term on the Kaipātiki Local Board, I remain committed to challenging the status quo, uplifting Pasifika voices and the wider Kaipātiki whānau, and ensuring our stories are heard, valued, and reflected in local decision-making.

I am a proud Tongan, born in Aotearoa and raised on Auckland’s North Shore, with a PhD in Communication Studies, working as an academic, lecturer, and business owner focused on research, strategy, and community development; grounded in lived experience and informed by research, I bring a bold, future-focused perspective to governance and inclusive change.