Meet the Executive Leadership team

Niamh Lawless, Deputy Chief Executive

Niamh Lawless has been part of the Barnardos family/whānau since May 2004 when she relocated to New...
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Caroline Wakelin, General Manager Marketing, Communications and Fundraising

Caroline joined Barnardos in September 2010. Her team is responsible for raising awareness...
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Mike Munnelly, General Manager Child and Family Services

Mike began his social work career in the UK in 1978. Having worked in children’s services...
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Lisa Watkins, General Manager Early Childhood Services

Lisa joined Barnardos in October 2011. Her team is responsible for delivering quality early childhood...
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Testimonials

Advocacy

"Because children do not vote, it is easy for politicians to ignore their interests, but they can't ignore us when we speak for children."
- Grandparent