Jonny Wilkinson

Chief Executive Officer

Jonny has a unique combination of disability sector knowledge, business skills and first hand experience of disability issues. He has Cerebral Palsy, and lives in Whangarei with his wife and two children. Jonny completed a postgraduate business diploma in Information Systems in 1995 at the University of Auckland. On completion of his diploma, he worked as a computer consultant developing and marketing his own software package for lawyers, “Law n Order”.

Prior to becoming CEO of Tiaho, he spent three years in management positions with two key organisations within the Northland disability sector. He has also served on the National Executive Committee of DPA. Over this time, he has developed strong strategic planning and people management skills, and an innovative approach to problem solving

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Saffron Tyler

Personal Assistant to CEO

I moved to Whangarei nearly 5 years ago with my husband and children. I have worked in a variety of legal, event management and environment roles and now hope to further my skills and knowledge in the disability sector. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy when I was 9 years old and have undergone many changes to medication and a little bit of change to lifestyle to keep it under control and am pleased to say that life has improved greatly.

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Stephen Sanford

Office Manager

My family and I have lived in Northland most of our lives. After obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Auckland University I have worked in a variety of accounting/financial roles. I have a head injury from a car accident. The subsequent lifestyle re-evaluation which occurs to all people when exposed to change has lead to a continuation of an active and rewarding life.

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Gail Stacey

Website Administrator

I have a personal experience of disability as I have a vision impairment. I enjoy working in an organisation who’s kaupapa is ‘for disabled – by disabled’. I am currently on the Disabled Persons Assembly Northland committee and feel strongly about the role Tiaho and DPA has in changing the way society views people who have a disability.

My main role within Tiaho Trust is to sometimes write, but often gather together from different sources, content for our website that I feel would be of interest and useful to the disability community in Northland.  I really enjoy doing this as I strongly feel that ‘good information is empowering’.  If you or the organisation that you work with would like to put something on our website just get in contact with me.

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