Welcome our two new board members!

Please join me in welcoming our newest additions to Skylight's Board of Trustees!

The Skylight Board of Trustees is the governing entity tasked with overseeing the organization's mission, policies, and financial well-being. This board is composed of individuals with expertise in various disciplines, such as education, business, law, and the arts, all dedicated to furthering Skylight's objectives. Read more about the Board here.

Dr. Amanda Perry

Dr Amanda Perry is an experienced clinician and academic leader who is passionate about supporting people to reach their potential. A qualified counsellor, play therapist, and EMDR practitioner, Amanda has a small private practice. She has experience working in medical settings, schools, online mental health forums, and in private practice. Amanda’s PhD focused on the work of online mental health forum moderators (health professionals) in terms of how they work to move at-risk individuals towards safety using only the written word. Alongside her private practice, Amanda works as the Dean of Academic Operations at Whitecliffe College.

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Martin Weekes

"My name is Martin. I'm married to Jane and am a father of 9 children, aged from 29 years old down to my youngest, who is 7. I am an accomplished leader, board advisor, coach, and mentor specializing in transformation and change."

Martin has over 25 years of management experience as a senior executive working in Europe, New Zealand, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Alongside his commercial career, he has been involved with the not-for-profit sector, working with and on the boards of several charities. This involvement has supported at-risk children, families impacted by domestic abuse, emergency rescue, children’s air ambulance, The Neonatal Trust, education, and sport, helping raise over $100 million within New Zealand.