Rachel Hill
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Rachel is a founding member of the Taimahi Trust who, as a mother of a son with an intellectual disability, has seen how challenging it is for her son to gain meaningful employment where he can earn a living wage.
She brings a wealth of experience in business with a background of 20+ years in management and project management and, more recently, as a self-employed coach and mentor with a successful online coaching practice.
Rachel owns a career coaching business helping people find work they love.
Lindsay & Alison Faithfull
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Alison and Lindsay are founding members of the Taimahi Trust and parents of a son with Down Syndrome. As employers themselves, they understand that it can be more challenging to accommodate someone with additional needs. As parents, they know their son has a lot to offer in the workplace.
Lindsay is the CEO of McKay, a large international business based in New Zealand. Alison is an experienced Human Resources Manager and all-round troubleshooter, a key player in the recruitment of their 500 staff.
Together, they bring a well-rounded understanding of the challenges faced by employers and disabled people.
Jan McNamara
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Jan owns Mac & Co, a city fringe general legal practice. She has been a lawyer for over 25 years with a distinctive warm and straightforward approach.
She has a strong belief in enabling community, and sees the value in people of all walks of life.
As an employer herself, Jan understands the challenges that businesses face in relation to employing people with disabilities.