Our Trustees
All members are experienced in aspects of governance and management and are representatives of business, not for profit, and community organisations.
Travis Gordon
I joined MS & Parkinson’s Canterbury in mid-2021 and took on the role as minute secretary for the committee meetings. Later that year I was invited to become a trustee.
I work for a corporate dairy farming group which operates across 2,800 hectares and employs over 50 staff, managing the business support, human resource and finance functions as well as providing support to our Board of Directors. I also provide business process consultancy services to other farming operations across the South Island.
The committee is dedicated to ensuring that our community is served well in the long-term by securing financial stability, fostering a collaborative culture with other organisations, and expanding and improving the services and support we provide.
Jodi Gauci
I have board experience on many not-for profit organisations over the last twenty years. I enjoy fundraising and volunteering my time to help local groups achieve their goals and dreams.
As well as being a Trustee for MSPC, I am on the board of Mainland Football and Northwest Sport and Community Trust. My husband and I currently own a transport and logistics company as well as having interests in both hospitality and retail.
Mark Young
I joined the Board in 2025 and will undertake the Treasurer role for MSPC. I have a background spanning Accountancy, IT, Sales, and General Management. My current role is at Millpond, an IT consultancy where I am a General Manager and also a Director.
Maria Browne
I am a property professional with over 20 years’ experience in the Property & Construction industry throughout New Zealand and Australia. For Colliers I manage a large diverse portfolio which includes Retail, Office and Industrial properties throughout Christchurch and surrounding areas. I am also, proudly, a founding member the WIP collective; supporting the wāhine in the Ōtautahi commercial property sector.
Rebecca Coombes
Research is my passion. I have worked for 25+yrs as a researcher and in management.
I love problem solving and to enable others to succeed in their areas of research. At the Burwood Academy trust I enable some wonderful research and support for those with a lived experience of disability.
Jennifer Shepherd
I am passionate about developing a brand that customers feel connected to - it’s clearly about people! Over the past 16+ years, I have helped schools, universities and businesses grow by implementing best practices in Marketing and Communications and delivering robust, effective and innovative strategies that target desired audiences and consumers.
Chloe Jolliffe
I am very excited to have joined the MSPC Trust as a trustee in 2024. In my day-to-day, I am a lawyer, a mother, and a school board member, and I live with MS. I am looking forward to giving back through the Board, and using my skill set to assist the Trust which gives so much to those living day to day with these life-altering conditions.