Kerri lives in Tāmaki Makaurau and has lived all around the region, including growing up on beautiful Waiheke Island.

Her first qualification was in Early Childhood setting the scene for a career in education and the enjoyment of working with rangatahi. Kerri has a Diploma in Career Guidance and has worked at primary, secondary and tertiary level, supporting ākonga to achieve personal and professional success. She was a group fitness instructor and gym trainer when her two children were young and ran a backpacker lodge in a South Island ski town.

Keeping fit and being strong and healthy in mind and body is one of Kerri’s highest values; she loves being in the outdoors and can usually be found with her husband running the trails in the Waitakere’s, cycling, paddle boarding, walking on a beach somewhere or in the gym.

Kerri’s role is National Learner Advisor with the portfolio of youth and volunteers, with the specific focus of identifying opportunities to meet learning needs and creating pathways for young people and volunteers across our sectors.