Our team
Ronald McDonald House Wellington is an independent registered charitable trust governed by a board of trustees, managed by staff and assisted by many volunteers.
Our key staff
Lesley Slieker - Chief Executive
Lesley has been with Ronald McDonald House Wellington for 5 years, and is managing the new House project. She also oversees every aspect of running our large home – from meeting the families and ensuring their wellbeing to managing the staff and the budgets.
Phone: 0275 389 555
Email: lesleys@rmhw.org.nz
Brent Taylor - House Operations
Brent started working at the Wellington House in 2007. Some families may remember his smiley face from the Auckland House. Brent ensures that the daily operational needs of the House are met by welcoming families, supervising housekeeping, liaising with the hospital and co-ordinating volunteers.
Phone: 0275 389 556
Email: brentt@rmhw.org.nz
Frances Robinson - Accountant
Frances is our accountant, and is responsible for ensuring all of our financial records are professionally maintained and reported against for our Board, and to the satisfaction of our auditors.
Phone: 04 389 5505
Email: francesr@rmhw.org.nz
Sharyn Whitaker - Fundraising Assistant
Sharyn, once a long-time volunteer, joined the team in 2008. Sharyn is responsible for processing and banking all of our donations, as well as assisting key staff members with a variety of fundraising and operational tasks.
Phone: 04 389 5505
Email: sharynw@rmhw.org.nz
Rebecca Edmonds - Fundraising and Events
Rebecca plays an integral role in dealing with our key sponsors, raising the money needed for our new House, as well as ensuring we have enough to cover the general costs associated with the current House. She also organises and oversees the running of special events on behalf of the House.
Phone: 0275 389 558
Email: rebeccae@rmhw.org.nz
Hannah Williams - Fundraising and Communications
Hannah, our newest team member, works closely with our sponsors and supporters in raising funds for our House. She also ensures we have the resources we require to meet our fundraising targets.
Phone: 0275 389 557
Email: hannahw@rmhw.org.nz
Georgie Aspros - Volunteer Coordinator
Georgie is responsible for the recruitment and training of all of our volunteers, as well as coordinating all of the rosters associated with the volunteer shifts at the House and in the Family Room.
Phone: 04 389 5505
Email: georgiea@rmhw.org.nz