Chief Executive: Jane Bollard, Bsc (Nutrition), Dip Bust St (Health Management), Dip Bus (Finance)
Jane joined the organisation in May 2022 and is working with the Board and team to lead the organisation into the future. Jane has operated as a consultant for over 15 years in the charity sector. She brings extensive experience in chief executive, general management and board roles across a range of health and community organisations. Jane’s passion is for developing sustainable organisations who are best able to meet their purpose.
Nutritionist: Anna Mrkusic, Dip HSc, Dip Teaching, PGD Education, PGD Science (Community Nutrition), Master of Philosophy
Anna joined the organisation in 2014 after 30 years of working in the Education sector. Anna has combined her love of classroom teaching and community- based nutrition to design the Just Cook Healthy Ageing and Just Cook Tika Tunu cooking and nutrition programmes for the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation. Her work involves building relationships with community networks, programme planning and implementation. Anna is passionate about helping people and whanau to eat well regardless of their living situation.
Nutritionist: Andrea Ler, BCom/BSc, GradDipCom, GradDipSc
Andrea joined the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation team in 2014 as a Research Assistant with the Just Cook programme ‘My Food My Future’. She worked closely with the Liggins Institute and The National Institute for Health Innovation to develop a fun, interactive teaching tool which encourages youth to learn about food and cooking family meals. In 2015, Andrea has taken up the role of Nutritionist with the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation.
Grants Advisor: Jeanette Franklyn, DipPharm
Jeanette has over 15 years experience working in the Grants space after leaving community pharmacy to start her family. She joins the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation to grow the Foundation’s financial diversity and stability.
Last modified: August 13, 2024
