Our Team

Portia joined the Food For Love board in 2021, having previously volunteered as a home cook. A mum to two kids, she and her family moved to Wānaka in 2017. Portia is a local Wānaka business owner and understands the key role that governance plays in community organisations. She is passionate about ensuring that not-for-profits such as Food For Love benefit from good strategic governance. Portia has also previously been the President of the Wānaka Primary School Netball Club, is a Member of the Institute of Directors and has a Masters in Psychology.

After spending many years holidaying (ie skiing!) in the region, last year Kim and her husband, Glen made Wānaka home. Kim works as an independent contractor on a range of projects for a national industry organisation. She has a wide kete of skills and experiences having previous board experience in the tourism sector, and as the CEO of an industry organisation. Kim is enthusiastic and passionate about what Food For Love does and is keen to work with the board to ensure the sustainability and viability of this amazing organisation.

Monique is a corporate communications professional with experience in a range of fields, including education, telecommunications, disability services, medicine and public health, engineering, and vocational training. Formerly a ministerial speechwriter, Monique has executed numerous large-scale communication projects including website and brand redevelopments, employee engagement initiatives, system and product launches, and conferences and events. She is currently co-director of a digital marketing company, and since moving to Wānaka with her husband and daughter, also works at Mount Aspiring College managing the college’s communications. Monique has been a volunteer and community advocate for many years, including as a campaign leader, a grants writer, and as a mentor, and is the chair of the community-led advocacy group Health Action Wānaka. She is proud to support the incredible contribution that the Food For Love team of volunteers makes to our Upper Clutha community.

A qualified Chartered Accountant and Alternative Investment Analyst, Hamish has worn many hats in his career, working in public practice accounting firms for over five years along with 10+ years of experience in corporate finance working as both an adviser and within corporates, his expertise covers a wide range of areas, including securing external funding, identifying operational risks, integration of systems, developing long-term strategies, and board reporting styles that ensure appropriate engagement.

With insight into the finance function, investment landscape, valuation trends, and raising funds, Hamish brings a wide range of skills to the table and a holistic understanding of the challenges many organisations face.

With a recently opened Wanaka office, Hamish is looking forward to spending more time working within the Wanaka community and less time commuting over the hill.

Steph is a seasoned communications consultant and marketing professional with over a decade of experience in both agency and client settings. After falling for the Southern Lakes during a ski holiday in 2004, she made the permanent move from across the ditch, spending many years in tourism marketing before shifting to communications.

Driven by a strong desire for clear and effective communications, Steph has worked alongside startups through to global firms to deliver multi-channel strategies and storytelling. Since 2021, Steph has been part of the award-winning Scope Communications team in Wānaka.

Passionate about community service, she has contributed to groups like the Wānaka Trail Ride and the Albert Town Community Association. A foodie and advocate of the “food is medicine” philosophy, she is proud to support Food for Love.

Kevin was born and raised in Christchurch and served 29 years with the New Zealand Police, retiring as a Sergeant in Invercargill. During his career, he worked across investigations, prosecutions, district administration, and community relations.

A passionate community advocate, Kevin has been involved with numerous not-for-profits locally and nationally, including Victim Support NZ, Life Education Trust, Camp Quality NZ, Hospice Southland, and Lions Clubs International. He has held leadership roles such as District Governor of Lions, Council Chairman, and Patron of Special Olympics Southland, and has successfully raised millions for health and organ transplant initiatives in New Zealand. In recognition of his services to the community, he was awarded a Queens Service Order (QSO) by Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth II, in 1999.
Kevin brings extensive governance, legal, and event coordination experience, along with proven public speaking and motivational skills. He and his wife Linda now split their time between Wanaka and Invercargill, continuing their long-standing commitment to supporting communities through volunteer work and charitable initiatives.