A glance across the skills and aspirations of the NZAF Board members who have admitted they have bungled constitutional, consultation and governance turns up seven people with "a good understanding of sound governance processes," "a background in governance," "the NGO sector," "public relations," “qualifications in business management and public health” plus a commitment to HIV awareness and support. The following brief verbatim profiles were supplied at GayNZ.com's request by the board, prior to today's meeting. CLIVE ASPIN (Resigned as Chair 23 July, 2005) Clive Aspin (Ngati Maru) was born in Waiuiku and brought up in his tribal area of Hauraki. Since moving to Auckland in the 1960s he has been closely involved in gay community initiatives both in New Zealand and overseas. In the early 1990s, he worked as a prevention projects coordinator for the New Zealand AIDS Foundation during which he worked on Have Your Say, one of New Zealand's first national surveys of men who have sex with men. Following that, he worked as a principal investigator on Male Call/Waea Mai, Tane Ma, the first in-depth survey of msm and their sexual behaviour. He has also worked as a volunteer at numerous gay community events. He has an extensive background in public health research and is currently involved in research into HIV/AIDS, sexuality and Maori men's health at the University [of Auckland]. MARK BRIDGMAN JP Mark joined the NZAF Board in May 2005. Mark has extensive business management experience including within NGO's, having held management posts with various not-for-profit organisations including the Grey Lynn Community Law Centre and the Methodist Mission Northern. He is now the Business Manager for the Public Defence Service Pilot and is also studying towards a Dip. Not-For-Profit Management. Mark has actively contributed to the GLBT community in the past through volunteer work with Rainbow Youth Inc. and the HIV Walk for Life and has a clear understanding of the issues affecting people living with HIV/AIDS. He has served on various planning committees for improving access to justice and is a Justice of the Peace for New Zealand. Mark lives in Auckland with his partner David. GORDON CHAPPLE An accountant by training, Gordon is a career civil servant, having worked in a number of agencies within the public sector. He brings expertise with respect to management, accounting and finance as well as an understanding of the machinery of Government. Gordon has also served on a couple of other boards, so has a good understanding of sound governance processes and arrangements. Originally from the mainland, he now lives in Wellington with his partner, Michael. SUE CRENGLE Dr Sue Crengle obtained her Bachelor of Human Biology, Bachelor of medicine and surgery, and Master of Public Health (first class honours) degrees from Auckland University. She holds medical specialty qualifications in both General Practice and Public Health. In addition she has also worked in sexual health and psychiatry. In 1999-2000 Dr Crengle was a Harkness Fellow in Health Care Policy, based at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health in the USA. Following her return from the US she worked as a senior policy analyst in the National Health Committee secretariat before returning full-time to the University of Auckland. Dr Crengle is currently Acting Tumuaki and Head of Department, Department of Mäori and Pacific Health, FMHS, Auckland University. Dr Crengle is involved in teaching, has a large research programme, and is very active in 'service' work within and external to the University. Dr Crengle's iwi affiliations are Waitaha, Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe. HOANI JEREMY LAMBERT Jeremy joined the NZ AIDS Foundation Board on 20 November 2004. He works as a Senior Communications Consultant with a Wellington-based public relations company. He specialises in communications strategy, training and media crisis management. His experience includes time as a Parliamentary secretary, sports administrator, broadcaster and social marketer. Most recently Jeremy assisted with communications activities with the Civil Unions Bill. With a background in Governance, the NGO sector and Maori development, Jeremy is particularly looking forward to assisting the foundation as it further develops its Maori/non-Maori partnership model and delivery. SIMON ROBB (Previously deputy chair, elected chair 23 July 2005) Simon was appointed to the NZAF Board in February 2003. His involvement with NZAF began in 1992 when he became a volunteer for the midland region. Simon cared for those dying from AIDS-related conditions and assisted with providing housing and support to those living with HIV/AIDS. In 1993, as a NZAF volunteer, Simon lobbied Members of Parliament for their support for the Human Rights Act. Simon has a BA in Sociology and a first class honours degree in law. Simon has experience in the health and disability sector through providing legal and governance advice to funders and providers. Simon has also lectured part time at university, with special emphasis upon public law and privacy law. Simon is currently a senior performance auditor with the Office of the Controller and Auditor General. TE HIHA UA-COOKSON Nga mihi ki a koutou. Ko Te Miha Ua-Cookson toku ingo a . No te taha o toku papa, ko Te Arawa te iwi, Te Arawa te waka a, ko Ngati Rangiteaorere raua ko Ngati Unenukukopako oku hapu kei reira. No te taha o toku mama ko Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairapa raua ko Kai Tahu ki Murihiku oko iwi, a ko Kohunui ki Pirinoa te marae o Wai r arapa, Te Rau Aroha te marae o Murihiku. I started with the NZAF in 2004. My commitment is to govern the foundation along with the other members, to the best of my ability. I work currently as Environmental Health Manager for the Auckland Regional Public Health Service, having recently left managing Kaupapa Maori Mental Health services for the Auckland District Health Board. I bring to this board an innovative nature and the desire to see HIV/AIDS at the forefront of health initiatives in this country. My qualifications are in Business Management and Public Health. GayNZ.com - 23rd July 2005