Our people working for our community
We have a team of highly skilled leaders and experts in their respective fields governing our organisation. Each of our team member brings a unique set of knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to the table and appreciates the shared responsibility they have to uphold our strategic direction.
Tracy Macfarlane
Te Rarawa
Founder & Trustee
Tracy Macfarlane
Founder & Trustee
The Moko Foundation was born from the generosity of New Zealanders who saw the need to support our communities. Our kaupapa is to provide opportunities and support to children, young people and their whanau. Living in a community where often needs aren’t met has given us the insight and knowledge into how best to support whanau.
Residing in the beautiful Rotorua area I am of Te Arawa whakapapa.
I am the mother of 7 beautiful children aged 10 to 26. I am proud of the wonderful humans they have become but realise that not all our children get the life and opportunities mine have. This is why creating the foundation means so much to me. Supporting our tamariki and their whanau is crucial to the prosperity of our country and through the generosity of New Zealanders we have been able to do our bit to contribute to this. I am passionate about children and young people and there resilience and drive to be great, however circumstances can often be overwhelming for this to happen. Our purpose is to offer innovative, cutting edge Health, Leadership and educational opportunities with the outcome being thriving communities. Our team is passionate and driven in its purpose and unapologetic in its mission.
In my spare time I like to read and spend quality time with whanau and friends and enjoy running around our beautiful lakes, keeping my tinana (body) and hinengaro (mind) healthy.
Oscar Nathan
Te Rarawa
Board Member
Oscar Nathan
Board Member
Conor O’Sullivan
Te Rarawa, Te Arawa
General Manager, Kaiarahi research facilitator
Conor Watene O’Sullivan
Health Research Coordinator
I am the oldest of seven siblings, so growing up I knew what responsibility meant and how to manage crowds. My experience of growing up Māori within a community such as Kaitaia has given me the passion to want to do something meaningful with my career. I have always been fascinated with the many factors relating to health care and how we as a society strive to prioritise this for everyone, but in reality this is not the case. Therefore my passion lies with anything to do with Māori health, and I want to play my little part in seeing that improve.
Typical for someone who has grown up in the Far North, whenever I have free time all I want to do is go fishing, diving, surfing or simply be amongst the elements and this resonates with my favourite colour which is ocean blue.
Te Miringa O'Sullivan
Te Rarawa, Te Arawa
Project Coordinator- The Knowledge Hub
Te Miringa O’Sullivan
iMoko Telehealth Aide
I am the second oldest of 7 children. I have recently completed my Bachelor in Health Sciences from the University of Auckland. I am passionate about Māori health and in particular that of young children. In my spare time I enjoy exercising and spending time with friends and family.
Te Aumihi Jones
Ngāi Takoto
Project Coordinator- Nōna Te Ao
Oscar Nathan
Board Member
Victoria Lelo Kapa-Kingi
Te Aupouri
Project Coordinator- He Taura
Conor Watene O’Sullivan
Health Research Coordinator
I am the oldest of seven siblings, so growing up I knew what responsibility meant and how to manage crowds. My experience of growing up Māori within a community such as Kaitaia has given me the passion to want to do something meaningful with my career. I have always been fascinated with the many factors relating to health care and how we as a society strive to prioritise this for everyone, but in reality this is not the case. Therefore my passion lies with anything to do with Māori health, and I want to play my little part in seeing that improve.
Typical for someone who has grown up in the Far North, whenever I have free time all I want to do is go fishing, diving, surfing or simply be amongst the elements and this resonates with my favourite colour which is ocean blue.
Indianna Ross
Ngati Kahu
Project Delivery specialist- Nōna Te Ao
Te Miringa O’Sullivan
iMoko Telehealth Aide
I am the second oldest of 7 children. I have recently completed my Bachelor in Health Sciences from the University of Auckland. I am passionate about Māori health and in particular that of young children. In my spare time I enjoy exercising and spending time with friends and family.
Pana Matiu
Ngati Kahu
Rangatahi Intern
Conor Watene O’Sullivan
Health Research Coordinator
I am the oldest of seven siblings, so growing up I knew what responsibility meant and how to manage crowds. My experience of growing up Māori within a community such as Kaitaia has given me the passion to want to do something meaningful with my career. I have always been fascinated with the many factors relating to health care and how we as a society strive to prioritise this for everyone, but in reality this is not the case. Therefore my passion lies with anything to do with Māori health, and I want to play my little part in seeing that improve.
Typical for someone who has grown up in the Far North, whenever I have free time all I want to do is go fishing, diving, surfing or simply be amongst the elements and this resonates with my favourite colour which is ocean blue.
Allegra Austen-Reid
Ngati Kahu
Rangatahi Intern
Te Miringa O’Sullivan
iMoko Telehealth Aide
I am the second oldest of 7 children. I have recently completed my Bachelor in Health Sciences from the University of Auckland. I am passionate about Māori health and in particular that of young children. In my spare time I enjoy exercising and spending time with friends and family.
Lennox Ashby
Ngati Kahu
Rangatahi Intern
Conor Watene O’Sullivan
Health Research Coordinator
I am the oldest of seven siblings, so growing up I knew what responsibility meant and how to manage crowds. My experience of growing up Māori within a community such as Kaitaia has given me the passion to want to do something meaningful with my career. I have always been fascinated with the many factors relating to health care and how we as a society strive to prioritise this for everyone, but in reality this is not the case. Therefore my passion lies with anything to do with Māori health, and I want to play my little part in seeing that improve.
Typical for someone who has grown up in the Far North, whenever I have free time all I want to do is go fishing, diving, surfing or simply be amongst the elements and this resonates with my favourite colour which is ocean blue.