Lesley is the current Chairperson of the Challenge 2000 board and has been a board member since 2008. Lesley believes the team who work for Challenge are inspirational in the way they live the gospel to help bring positive change to so many young people’s lives and feels privileged to be part of Challenge 2000.

Angela joined the board in February 2014. She is a registered marriage celebrant with a background in operations management in the Health Sector. Angela has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and a Masters of Business Administration from Victoria University of Wellington. She brings experience in human resource and financial management. With a strong belief in the value of a community working together to support our young people she feels privileged to be involved with Challenge. Helping give as many young people as possible the opportunity to reach their full potential.

I, with some amazing people, began Challenge in Johnsonville in1988, as a local youth initiative to support young people to develop and achieve their potential and older people to serve and thrive not just survive. I didn’t expect Challenge to reach thirtyeight years of age! But here we are.

So all up for the past forty nine years I have been privileged to walk with young people, families, agencies, businesses, communities and interest groups to assist them to overcome challenges, channel their strengths and contribute to their communities in a life-giving, fair, caring and just way.

I’ve enjoyed every moment here at Challenge – especially the challenging times and am committed to try do my bit to help bring about a community, city, country of justice, peace, hope and wellbeing. My philosophy is that “love works” - sooner or later. So with that charism-life force and some knowledge and commitment - all things are possible and miracles can and do happen.

In terms of a job - well I love accepting challenges and am happy to train, support, advise, facilitate, advocate, problem solve, speak or anything that comes my/our way. Keep loving and serving friends.

Christina joined the Board in February 2022 and brings extensive experience in leadership, quality management, safety, regulatory and compliance and has a passion for enhancing systems and processes to deliver great outcomes. Originally trained in biochemistry, Christina has a background spanning 25 years in both private and public sectors and has held senior management roles across a range of industries including health, government, manufacturing and pharmaceutical.

Christina has passion for working with the community to support our young people reach their full potential.