Creative and influential storyteller Rachel was welcomed to the Auckland Foundation Board of Trustees in 2020, and is a passionate supporter of the Women's Fund. She is also one of the Fund's first Accelerators.

Sasha is on a mission is to put the humanity back into business. With a background in the financial services industry, Sasha is a recent addition to the Women’s Fund advisory committee having been a donor since the Fund’s very early days.

A leader in organisational and social change, Mary intrinsically believes in the importance of respect and inclusion in all workplaces - and enabling others to reach their full potential in work and in life. Mary joined the Women’s Fund advisory committee in September 2020.

A finalist in the 2014 NZ Women of Influence awards, Qiujing says this opened her eyes to New Zealand’s vast network of accomplished, deserving women, and to the gender inequities they still face.

Involved from the very beginning, Amanda believes that the Women's Fund is opening up the eyes of everyone involved; "It has been very special to be a part of the magic."

After seeing the tagline "The strength of women and the dreams of girls", Lisa immediately connected with the Women's Fund purpose - and the possibilities it brings of empowering women and girls.

The importance of empowering the next generation of young women in New Zealand is integral to professional director and commercial adviser Kirsty's support of the Women's Fund.

By supporting changemakers in our communities, Laura believes the Women's Fund can amplify the amazing work women are doing.

Co-founder of legal consultancy firm SHIFT, Prue believes that growing the Women's Fund is going to be a game changer for grassroots initiatives supporting women - and the women leading them.

Well-respected New Zealand business leader Sarah is involved in a number of social issues, including mentoring young women under the YWCA Future Leaders Programme.

Mackenzie has spent her whole life surrounded and influenced by smart, sassy, staunch ladies. As a proud feminist, she was drawn to the Women’s Fund as a means for women to build up other women.

Passionate about and inspired by empowering and developing individuals, Rachel also believes in celebrating diversity and using business to improve the current state of the world.

Passionate about generosity, equity and creating better outcomes for communities, Lani is highly-regarded for her work in the philanthropic sector supporting vulnerable, disadvantaged young people to thrive in Aotearoa. This passion for equity is a key driver for her support of the Women's Fund.

Even before becoming CEO of Youth Enterprise, Terry had a passion for helping and empowering young people. "In 10 years' time, I want women and girls in New Zealand to feel empowered to dream big and to feel they have the right, capability and support to pursue those dreams."

Commissioned to create an artwork celebrating Suffrage 125 and the strength of women coming together to change history, photographic fine artist Emma felt the Women's Fund was the perfect place to donate a share of the proceeds.

Co-founders of The Period Place, Danika and Sarah are striving to break down stigma and social taboos around periods. "The Women's Fund is a great way to put our time and money where our mouth is, and advocate for change."

Working with non-profits and social enterprises through her company Kindtype Communications, Madina knows the importance and power of storytelling for social change.

One of the first members of the Women's Fund, being able to see support go to where it makes the biggest difference  and "where the rubber hits the road" is key for Wynnis.

As President of the National Council of Women's Auckland branch, Carol is committed to fighting for gender equality in New Zealand; "it's beyond time that we deal with gender based violence, low and unequal pay and all other forms of gender inequality!"

Auckland mum of three young boys, Naomi is widely involved in her local school and community. She also runs Joy of Giving, a social enterprise that through wellbeing gift boxes gives back to three NZ charities.

Director of Impact Research NZ and honorary academic Annie has mentored many NGOs, and believes in the pay it forward model: "help one woman at a time and you are effectively helping many others in their lives."

Former CEO of Auckland Foundation, Dellwyn believes that there is no better time to make change for women.