Community is at the centre of everything Jacqueline does.

Jacqueline possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience garnered over nine years as the CEO and proprietor of her accounting practice, which she successfully sold in May 2023. Prior to this, she held prominent roles at renowned accountancy firms, KPMG and Ernst and Young. Jacqueline’s extensive background, coupled with her MBA studies completion in 2018, affords her invaluable insights into effective strategies for both business and non-profit organizations.

Volunteering plays a significant role in Jacqueline’s life. She served as the past President and longstanding committee member of the Whangaparaoa Tennis Club, undertaking responsibilities as Treasurer and Secretary at different intervals. Additionally, she has contributed her expertise to various local organisations, including the Auckland Basketball Services Ltd, One Mahurangi Business Association, Tennis Northern, Abuse Prevention Services Rodney, and as the founding Trustee of the Child Rescue Charitable Trust NZ. Jacqueline is also a proud member of the Institute of Directors.

Actively promoting women in business, she has organized free half-day seminars in Warkworth and for the Whangarei Business Association. While currently in a semi-retired phase, Jacqueline dedicates her time to collaborating with organizations that appreciate her no-nonsense yet deeply caring approach and value her extensive knowledge.