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Alison Ferris Sue Skelton

Connection & Development Northland Hub Leader
Director sue.skelton@dwn.org.nz
alison.ferris@dwn.org.nz I’m a farm owner in Waiotira in Northland.

The Connection and Development I’m passionate about learning, so
Director builds the understanding of belonging to DWN is the perfect place
DWN culture with Regional Leaders and for me where I get to make connections
strengthens connections across all aspects of the DWN through conference, workshops and regional events. They’re
network. all great opportunities to learn and grow with others. I love
how dairy women ‘just get each other’.
Engage with Alison about:
• Making connections with DWN
• Sharing the value and vision of and building it into the
culture at DWN
• The Hub Leader role
• Leadership pathways through DWN
Shelli Mears Rachel Usmar

Regional Leader Support Waikato Hub Leader
Manager rachel.usmar@dwn.org.nz
michelle.mears@dwn.org.nz Hi, I’m Rachel.
The Regional Leader Support Manager My husband and I have a calf rearing
operation near Lake Karapiro where we
has oversight of policies and procedures raise autumn and spring calves.
pertaining to Regional Leaders’ capability
in their role, covering recruitment, induction, training and I love seeing young animals do well growing and meeting
including oversight of budgets for the same. Shelli also targets. Another strong interest of mine is mating, and I have
represents DWN at industry technical meetings. been an AB tech for 6 years and absolutely love it.
Engage with to Shelli about:
• “How to” questions for your Regional Leader role
• Essentials Workshops and Leadership Forum
organisational questions
• Funding for regional events