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