Our People
The NZAO Council
The NZAO is governed by the Council made up of seven members elected by the membership. The Council has the overall responsibility of determining the strategic direction, policies and priorities for the Association.
The Rules of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists Inc underpin the governance of NZAO.
Current NZAO Council members
President: Renata Watene
Vice-president: Dr Hans Vellara
Past-president: Hadyn Treanor
Members:
- Sandhya Mathew
- Callum Milburn
- Inhae Park
- Wilson Sue
NZAO national Office
The NZAO is managed by an executive officer who supports the work of Council.
We’re a small, dedicated team at the NZAO national office, he engine room that keeps everything moving. We keep things running smoothly behind the scenes, making sure members have the support and resources they need, while delivering on the strategic goals set by Council.
Who we are:
Executive Assistant: Becs Coenen
Office Manager: Grant Firth
Communications and Marketing Manager: Michelle Sloan
with Dr Lesley Frederikson providing part time support for our submissions as Clinical Services Director.
NZAO Branches
NZAO branches provide opportunities for members to get to know and network with other NZAO members in their local region. Members are listed as belonging to the Branch geographically closest to their mailing addresses.
Branch activity varies from area to area according to the level of interest of local members.
Each Branch governs itself.
Contact
For further information about membership of NZAO branches, contact the NZAO national office.