Petal People

Behind Petal Foundation is a passionate team of caregivers, advocates, and professionals dedicated to supporting babies and whānau across Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Petal team brings together compassion, experience, and a shared commitment to providing safe, responsive care during some of life’s most challenging moments. From frontline caregivers to leadership, volunteers, and support staff, every person at Petal plays a vital role in creating nurturing environments where babies and families feel supported, respected, and cared for.

Meet our Care Team

Charlotte Williams

Whānau Support Worker

Emily Hughes

Petal Caregiver / Registered Nurse

Rebecca Scoones

Petal Caregiver

Charlotte Scoones

Petal Caregiver

Kris Male

Petal Caregiver

Namiko Shibata

Petal Caregiver

Suzanne Peake

Petal Caregiver

Tuuru Tare

Petal Caregiver


Meet our Philanthropy Team

Debby Bell

Lead, Philanthropy

Talitha Mentz

Grants Executive


Meet our Trustees

Jo Stevenson

Founder & Trustee

Vicki Ammundsen

Chair & Trustee

Donna LaHood

Trustee