Meet the team

We care deeply about using our diverse skills to create positive change for young women's wellbeing.

Chief Executive | She/her

Tash Ingram

Born and raised in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Tash is passionate about using her skillset to make a difference in the lives of young people. She has a background in finance and engagement and has been involved in several Wellington-based not-for-profit organisations at a governance level.

Operations and Inspiration | She/her

Chloe Bryan

Chloe has been part of the shifterhood since it's inception, and has a background in youth work, events and management. Chloe is passionate about using a human-centered approach to build a community that empowers young women to lead, move, grow and inspire themselves and others.

Operations and Impact | She/her

Vicky Lister

Vicky is passionate about measuring impact and highlighting success through evidence and data. She has a background in event management, community development and monitoring and reporting, and has led a number of major community grants programmes in both Australia and New Zealand.

Puawai Lead | She/her

Kata Ngatai

Kata was born in Porirua and grew up in the Wairarapa which she now calls home. She is passionate about physical activity, sport and kapa haka. Kata leads our Puāwai programme. 'Tenei he uri nō Ngati Porou, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui me ngā moutere o Rarotonga, e mihi ake nei.'

Founder | She/her

Fran McEwen

Fran's purpose in life is to improve the

wellbeing of young women. Shift was inspired to start Shift by her own 'tricky' teenage years and a love of working alongside young people.

Youth worker

Your name here?

Shift is current hiring for a youth worker / Kaimahi Taiohi for Welllington City / Porirua. Are you passionate about improving the wellbeing of young women and empowering them to live their best lives?

Find out more and apply here.

Youth worker - Puāwai

Your name here?

Shift is current hiring for a youth worker / Kaimahi Taiohi for Wairarapa. Are you passionate about connecting kohine Māori to their culture and hauora?

Find out more and apply here.

Co-chair | She/her
Maddi McLean

Women and Girls Lead, Sport New Zealand

Co-chair
Gina Rembe-Stevens

Associate Director - Human-centered Design, PwC

Trustee | She/her
Robyn Cockburn

Director and consultant, Lumin

OUR BOARD

Trustee | She/her
Leone Vito-Toleafoa

Head of Partnerships & Engagement, Pacific Media Network

Trustee | She/her
Rachel Knight

Social Impact Design Principal, DNA Design

Trustee
Jake Downing

Head of Tourism, Wētā Workshop Ltd

FUNDERS & PARTNERS

We are supported by a range of fantastic organisations and people.

If you care about creating a future where all young women flourish and aren't afraid of trying new approaches, get in touch to talk about how we could work together.

VACANCIES

Wellington/Porirua
Youth worker / Kaimahi Taiohi

Responsible for developing initiatives that respond to the needs of young women across Wellington City and Porirua. You will work alongside young women, inclusive of queer/rainbow communities, Secondary Schools and internal Shift staff to lead the development and delivery of new Shift Foundation prototypes and initiatives that benefit young women and align with the new Shift Foundation 2022-2025 Strategy.

Masterton/Wairarapa
Youth worker / Kaimahi Taiohi - Puāwai

Puāwai is a kaupapa Māori approach that's centered around Te Whare Tapa Whā and connects kohine Māori to their culture and hauora. The Kaimahi Taiohi - Puāwai is responsible for the day to day co-design and delivery of Puāwai in the Wairarapa region.

Find out more

Meet the team

Co-chair | She/her Maddi McLean Women and Girls Lead, Sport New Zealand

Co-chair Gina Rembe-Stevens Associate Director - Human-centered Design, PwC

Trustee | She/her Robyn Cockburn Director and consultant, Lumin