The Pathways Board
The members of the Pathways Board are leaders in their own right. Some have been involved with the organisation since Pathways' inception as a charitable trust in 1989. The experience and expertise of the Board is wide ranging, representing consumer, family and Maori perspectives, as well as decades of experience across a range of sectors from health services to strategic policy.
Our board members embrace opportunities to listen and share ideas and believe the future of the organisation lies in the delivery of diverse services that best meet people's changing needs.
Pathways is the trading division of the charitable company Pathways Health Ltd. The Pathways Board consists of Julie Nelson, Katrina Ings, Jacqui Graham, Rei Mahaere, Kath Winn and Janet Peters.
 | Julie Nelson |
 | Katrina Ings"Since its inception, Pathways has been committed to the right of people with experience of mental illness to truly belong to the communities in which they live. Over the years I have watched Pathways grow from a small Waikato service to a national and international leader organisation. I have admired the commitment of Pathways people to develop and deliver high-quality, innovative services which made real the belief that experience of mental illness could be a story of success, not failure. I am now a member of the Pathways Board. In taking on this role, I have joined an organisation which both believes that brave change is possible and acts on that belief. I am honoured to have joined this story that began so many years ago and I appreciate the opportunity to be part of what we will achieve going forward." |
 | Jacqui Graham"It is the sheer desire to really make a difference that drives the entire organisation at every level. Pathways people have something in common; they all share a drive to do things differently and to be innovative." |
 | Rei Mihaere"First I would like to acknowledge all the hard work and dedication of the previous and current Trustees who have achieved a mountain of brilliant initiatives since the inception of Pathways. They have set a benchmark for us to follow in innovation and creativity to enhance and progress the great work they have already done. This is truly an inspirational, learning journey for me as a new Trustee of Pathways and it gives me great pride and pleasure to be with a dynamic team of people who breath the following credentials of enthusiasm, innovation, creativeness, exceptional skill, brilliant knowledge and the courage to make changes that will make a difference for future generations. I will continue with the vision and legacy of Wi Kuki Kingi to keep the waka afloat and heading in the right direction." |
 | Kath Winn"I have had the most amazing journey as part of the Pathways 'family' for eight years, and a Board member for three. I feel very privileged to be part of an organisation with such vision and passion, constantly working towards providing the best community based mental health services in the world. The attitude that anything is achievable has certainly been the case for our family. Having been out of the workforce for 20 years, with the support of Pathways, our son is working four days a week, has recently obtained his drivers license and now proudly drives his own car. This is something neither he, nor our family, would have thought possible a few years ago. It's like a miracle! Thanks to Pathways’ enthusiastic and highly trained staff, clients are achieving their own personal goals, and realising their dreams." |
 | Janet Peters"I feel privileged to be a member of the Pathways Board. I have been involved in many parts of mental health over 20 years and as time goes on I am more and more committed to believing that we need to do ‘whatever it takes’ for people to live their dreams." |
