Board of Trustees

Bronwyn Yates

QSM

Co-Chairperson

As our Co-Chairperson, Bronwyn brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience.  She has a deep commitment to youth development and the transformative power of education.

Bronwyn has over 30 years of experience in adult education and training serving as Te Tumuaki for Literacy Aotearoa from 1992 until 2023.  In 2002, she was recognised in the New Year’s Honours and awarded a QSM for services to literacy and the community. 

Bronwyn has served on NZQA’s Whakaruhau and Standard Setting Bodies over many years and is currently co-chair of Whakaruruhau Matua and the Chair of Whakaruruhau Mātauranga Māori.
                                          
Bronwyn has whakapapa to Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Roro-i-te-rangi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Māhaki.

She also has extensive experience in governance and strategic advisory roles and currently consults and contracts with Ngāti Hine Health Trust, Ministry of Education, Inland Revenue, the Office of the Privacy Commission, and ACE Aotearoa.

Dr. Sarah

​McLean-Orsborn

​Sarah is a PhD candidate at The University of Auckland where she is undertaking research to explore the journeys and experiences Pacific women in New Zealand have had in relation to depression. This research is to further build on her Masters research. Sarah also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences. Prior to returning to the University of Auckland full time, Sarah was working for a health support and social services provider in Auckland which allowed Sarah to continue to strive for more equitable health outcomes for her Pacific community.
 
Sarah has experience not only being mentored by her primary supervisor over a number of years, but she has also had the privilege to mentor both secondary students and tertiary students in previous roles. It is because of these experiences that Sarah is excited to be on the Board as an opportunity to pay it forward.

​TJay Aliitaeao

Asiata

Aliitaeao, with roots in Faleasiu, Satupaitea, Neiafu, and Lufilufi in Samoa, grew up in the Waikato region. He has masterfully combined his profound understanding of his cultural heritage with strategic business insights, making a notable impact in various fields and locations. His professional journey includes over ten years in leadership roles in Australia's mining and oil and gas industries, where he played a pivotal role in securing and finalizing major tenders.
 
Beyond his corporate achievements, Aliitaeao is deeply committed to philanthropy and community involvement. He has worked as an independent advisor for Aboriginal businesses, focusing on fostering cultural understanding and developing sustainable growth strategies. Aliitaeao's unique cultural background and business expertise allow him to provide culturally grounded insights and sharply align with contemporary business and development trends. He is recognized for his dynamic leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to merging economic progress and innovation with the authenticity of cultural values.

​Tapuvakai Vea

Tapuvakai has extensive experience in management across Public Health with over 5 years working in the health and community settings.

Tapuvakai has held various roles from service design, stakeholder engagement, leading projects/teams and strategy. Tapuvakai is passionate about improving Pacific outcomes and creating systems change within the Public, Education and Health Sector. 

Tapuvakai currently works for PwC in their Management Consulting team with expertise in human centred Design. He has a passion supporting youth and Pacific communities.

Jeremy Tunks

Co-Chairperson

​As our Co-Chairperson Jeremy is a seasoned tertiary education professional and brings extensive experience in the private and public training sector at senior management level. He is passionate about community development, Māori economic development, training and development, and working with people.

Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to the TYMS Board from his business and professional background around developing people, designing, developing and delivering competency-based training and training programmes, He is highly skilled in people-management communication, coordination and planning. Jeremy is also passionate about music and supporting up and coming bands – and still he finds time to perform!

Chauncy Stark

​Chauncy is a financial markets expert who has held a number of senior banking leadership roles across New Zealand, United Kingdom and Australia.

Chauncy started his career at the Maori Development Corporation and was a recipient of Poutama Trust sponsorship before moving into banking. Chauncy is committed to repaying the assistance he received by helping improve outcomes for Māori and Pacifica youth and believes in education and mentoring as the most powerful tools to achieve that.
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Chauncy is of Te Whanau a Apanui descent, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Directors (GAICD), holds a B.Com from Auckland University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.

​Brent Reihana

Brent, with his wealth of experience spanning various industry sectors and backed by a blend of business and legal acumen, excels in devising and implementing strategies that foster community well-being in Aotearoa New Zealand and contribute to societal advancement. Demonstrating a track record of successful outcomes, he attributes his achievements to the cultivation of strong relationships and the development of resilient programs of work and funding models.
 
Brent brings an entrepreneurial mindset to Tuilaepa Youth Mentoring, ensuring constant emphasis on innovation and transformation. With a grasp of both government and private sector business methods, he adeptly combines them to create a balanced and adaptable system capable of navigating change.