(Ngāpuhi Ngāti Hine)
Glynis joined Whakarongorau Aotearoa as Chief Operating Officer in June 2022. In that role she had overseen all of Whakarongorau Aotearoa’s operations, for the 30+ free to the public health, mental health, family violence, and sexual harm telehealth services across digital channels.
After a period as Acting Whakarongorau CEO, she was appointed CEO in April 2023.
Glynis had experience with large, complex, and dynamic organisations such as Auckland Council, and Westpac, and Oranga Tamariki – where she was Deputy Chief Executive, Services for Children and Families, before joining Whakarongorau.
Glynis has an extensive track record across private and public sectors leading and engaging in strategic partnerships, business development, and large transformation programmes. Her passion is to foster a team environment, inspire people, and drive positive organisational outcomes for those we are here to support, in particular the most vulnerable – giving everyone in Aotearoa the opportunity for wellness.
