Andrew is an experienced governance professional who is Chair of several boards and a member of others. He is a former local body elected member and Deputy Mayor. 

Andrew plays an active role in the LGBTQIA+ community, and is passionate about using his skills and experience in governance and strategy for the benefit of Rainbow Auckland and its members, to bring together and grow the network of rainbow businesses and professionals.

Andie (they/them) is a Professional Coach, Agile Coach, and an Agile Product and Project Specialist. See www.mortons.biz for more details.

They have held various other senior leadership positions in technology companies. Andie identifies as non-binary trans and is passionate about helping all rainbow communities, including increasing the diversity of Rainbow Auckland.

They are an active OUTLine NZ volunteer and co-facilitates a trans peer support group.

Zina Abu Ali (she/they/ia) is a tauiwi who was born and raised in Jordan, Zina moved to Aotearoa in 2019, navigating a significant life transition as a queer Palestinian woman.

As a passionate DEI consultant, Zina is an advocate for the representation and well-being of historically excluded communities. Zina has published research on the experiences of queer ethnic youth in Aotearoa, addressing issues such as disrupting racism in mainstream queer spaces, intimate partner relationships, family violence, and the broader lack of support for queer ethnic youth.

Oisín (pronounced like ocean) is a queer, mixed-race, multi-ethnic professional from Trinidad & Tobago, working at the intersection of data, culture, and marketing communications.

He recently completed a Master of Marketing with Distinction at AUT, following a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies at Stetson University in the US, with concentrations in Journalism, Business Law, and Gender Studies. Their career spans more than five years in marketing and communications, most recently as a Marketing Data Analyst at a major retail group in Trinidad, where they led in-store campaigns and activations with Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, and Nestlé.

Oisín previously served on the executive board of an LGBTQIA+ organisation, coordinating events, producing communications, and designing materials for queer and female students on a campus in Florida that wasn’t built for them. He brings strategic communications, data-informed decision making, and lived cultural fluency to the board, with a focus on building events and campaigns that make people feel genuinely seen rather than simply represented.

The Secretary position is currently vacant. Expressions of interest can be sent to info@rainbowauckland.co.nz

The Co-Chair position is currently vacant. Expressions of interest can be sent to info@rainbowauckland.co.nz

Dan is a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience in tertiary settings, community organisations, and pilot projects. 

Dan is passionate about making a difference for their local community and has been involved in volunteering and NGOs for over 20 years.

She is passionate about helping members of the community bring their whole selves to work, and ensuring they are heard and seen as part of a thriving, successful and diverse company. Originally from England, she has travelled extensively and volunteered in Cambodia, Thailand, Nepal, Australia and New Zealand on various projects.

Hannah focuses on turning ideas into action across innovation and governance, with a career spanning policy, governance, and impact-driven initiatives.

She works across the innovation, health, and social impact sectors, bringing a practical understanding of how to navigate complexity and translate strategy into delivery. Alongside her governance responsibilities, she operates within a fast-paced, highly regulated deep tech startup developing world-first medical technology.

Hannah has helped establish charities and has developed governance and policy frameworks for charities, incorporated societies, companies, and other organisations. Through her work across multiple organisations, she has built a reputation for identifying opportunities, designing practical solutions, and delivering initiatives that create lasting impact. She is driven by sustainable outcomes over short-term gains, with a strong emphasis on protecting governance integrity, ensuring sound policy design, and strengthening the often unseen systems, structures, and processes that enable effective implementation and long-term organisational success.

The Membership position is currently vacant. Expressions of interest can be sent to info@rainbowauckland.co.nz