Our Board Of Trustees

Chairman

Hank has been a freelance filmmaker for more than 25 years, as well as an editor for tv and documentaries. He has facilitated more than 150 community made films in both England and New Zealand and currently collaborates with special schools and support services across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Board Member

Tēnā koutou.  I have been teaching in Specialist Schools for over 20 years and I have seen many times how the performing arts brings out the best in people. Interacting is an amazing showcase for the special needs community and I’m proud to be a part of it.

Treasurer

Carol is an experienced accountant and tax agent, has been serving diverse clients independently for over 30 years in Auckland. Originally from London, she’s deeply rooted in the Kiwi community. Carol has been actively involved with Interacting since 2007, serving as Treasurer since 2017.

Board Member

Nick, a long-time participant in Interacting film workshops, became a community representative on the Interacting board in 2023, leveraging experience from his role in his father’s investment company. He volunteers with the Salvation Army, providing food for vulnerable individuals in west Auckland, and regularly attends art classes at Mapura Studios.

Secretary

Sunita has been a member of Interacting community for 9 years. She assists with tutoring the Henderson drama class, as well as relieving other drama and hip-hop classes. She also works for the InterACT festival as the Workshop Coordinator and graphic designer. 

Board Member

James is the latest Trustee to join our board. He is a freelance writer, archivist, poet and producer. He’s been active in the NZ art scene for more than 25 years, most recently as Director of the Going West Festival. He's also got extensive experience in the corporate and not-for-profit sector as a researcher and strategic facilitator.