Jocelyn Oades

I am proud to be of Ngati Whatua - Te uri o hau and Tainui descent and French Heritage.
As a company co-owner, I have worked in office and financial administration for the past 20 years and working within the Asia Pacific Basin, it has enabled me to utilise communication skills with indigenous peoples.

This has provided a rewarding dynamic between cultures.

I have experienced owning a Health & Wellness Salon operating for 10 years in Downtown Auckland for Men and Women to create Therapeutic inner healing to radiate external beauty and vibrant health using Certified Organic skincare and therapies.

As a Reiki Master Teacher it is my philosophy to enhance the gifts of the individual to allow a powerful catalyst for change.

I am a Life Strategist with the InsincLife Academy as a Master Trainer developing Transformational Leadership in the Health and Wellness sector. As a member of The Global Senate we are committed to be productive with Business for Social Responsibility.

My personal vision and project which is in the foundation stage is developing an Organic Day Spa and International Resort, supporting our young people to gain education with customer focus, showcasing our Heritage in the Tourism Industry. My aim is to build confidence and personal development with our youth to enable them to be proud and responsible Leaders in the International arena.

Life membership of XL (Extraordinary Lives) allows me to connect to their vision for Global oneness and to free humanity from poverty.

As Founder of The TaO Charitable Trust I bring my life experience and passion to support my friends, and mission to help energetically transform our planet. It is my desire therefore to be of service to make a compelling difference to facilitate resources for our young people in our community, country and globally.

Livia Forlanne Bagoly

My career began 30 years ago as a Child Development Specialist in Hungary, Europe. I studied at the University of Debrecen and hold a degree in Education with a major in Psychology and Pedagogy and a degree in Early Childhood Music Education - Music and Movement Kodaly Method. I am a member of the International Society on Early Intervention (ISEI) and the Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia (KMEIA).

I have worked in many child development centres and early childhood settings building early intervention awareness, educating parents and professionals.

I am also an architectural and design specialist for Autism. In my current role, I am researching how the therapeutic environment can be designed to accommodate individuals with neurological problems, to increase their attention and perception as well as their health. I am using current research based information as a decision making tool in the design process, thereby integrating research and practice.

In 2005, I made a significant commitment to improving the lives of children living with Autism and their families. I am the innovative author of the Transcending Autism programme. This programme is based on Holistic Perception Development™ principles. It is designed as an early intervention programme not just for the child but for the whole family. The programme is applicable to a range of settings.

I choose to dedicate my life to improving the lives of children and families affected by developmental disorders. One of my short term goals is to open a dedicated neuro-health developmental centre in Auckland running the Transcending Autism programme. A long term goal is to build an architecturally designed building which takes into account both general eco and environmental issues but also incorporating environmental design specifically with the spectrum of Autism in mind.

I serve as a Director for my own company, NeuroHealth Consulting and as Trustee for TAO Charitable Trust. I am a wife to Sandor and the mother of two children Daniel (22) and Livia (17). I love harmony in my life.

Susan Banbury

I was born and raised in Auckland in a family of seven and I have four wonderful children of my own, 2 boys and 2 girls.

I have been a caregiver with the Barnardos organization and was involved in the running of the local play-centre.

I enjoy learning and have done many short courses including Hairdressing, Cake Decorating, Floral Art, Fabric Art, Woodwork and have completed Introduction to Small Business Management with Enterprise New Zealand.

I enjoy Rock n’ Roll and Ballroom Dancing.

I began my journey into Natural Therapies 16 years ago and am now qualified in Massage, Beauty and Reflexology therapies and as Reiki Master practitioner.

I am currently in training as Reiki Master Teacher moving towards my goal of becoming a teacher in a range of natural therapies, including Transcending Autism HPD.

I have a great love of children and I see my involvement with TAO Charitable Trust as my contribution to making the world a better place for all.

Sheri-Ann Atuahiva

I am of Ngati Raukawa, Ngapuhi, Ngai Tahu and English heritage.

I serve as Secretary / Treasurer on the Waimango Papakainga Trust (family trust).

I have spent 27 years of my working career in Software System Development and senior management in the financial and administration sectors.

I am an artist and have in recent years been working from home in health related fields as a Reiki Master, massage therapist and coach.

I bring to the Trust not only my administrative skills but my ability to learn quickly and to teach and share new ways of learning and understanding.

It is my desire to honour the memory of my niece Tanya and it is my passion to ensure that the Trust is successful in all its endeavours to be of service to those families living with Autism and the Youth of our country.