Our People

Karlyn Sullivan-Jones — Co ordinator and Parent Support

Karlyn’s vision is to help support parents who have had a premature baby while they are in the Neonatal Unit and with their transition home.  With this vision in mind and with help from various people she has created HOPE NZ Charitable Trust.

Karlyn had Jaycob and Gabriel at 24 weeks gestation in August 2007.  

Kyla Kenyon — Treasurer and Parent Support

Kyla is mum of Eva born in January 2008 at 23 weeks gestation.  Eva spent almost 7 months in both Wellington and Palmerston North Neonatal Units.  She is a miracle baby who has also beaten all the odds with the amazing support of the nurses and doctors in the neonatal units and with the love of her incredible parents. 

Kyla previously worked as an account manager for 8 years at ASB bank and has offered to volunteer as our treasurer and parent support person.

Melanie Wrigley—Secretary

Melanie has over 10 years working experience with local non-profit organisations (Such as Rape Crisis, Youth one Stop Shop and Camellia House).  Melanie is also a volunteer fire-fighter for Bunnythorpe Brigade. 

Melanie is an integral part of HOPE NZ Charitable Trust with all of her volunteer experience and wealth of knowledge, we are extremely grateful to have her volunteer on our committee.