Our Team

ROBYN FAUSETT RGN CEO Advisor and writer of programmes

Robyn was born in Helensville, NZ and is a UK trained nurse (University College London Hospital). Nest came about through Robyn's desire to address health, social & environmental issues in the community through the provision of resources, equitable access to services and researched quality education.

Robyn, upon returning to New Zealand in 1999 with her whanau, has utilised her expertise in health, research & programme writing; upgrading the diabetes service at an Auckland Hospital, coordinating a donor egg & surrogacy programme across three clinics based at an Auckland Fertility Unit and assisting in the setting up of a ‘work ready’ service for beneficiaries; creating assessment tools, interviewing clients and providing reports with stepped recommendations and community supports for case managers (MSD). Robyn was also inspired to create several in-school health and well-being, puberty, menstrual education, sexuality, relationships, sexual violence prevention, anti-bullying, body image and cyber safety education programmes for youth. These programmes are research based utilising the WHO recognised Hauora approach and integrate holistic & trauma informed age appropriate information for a whole sense of valuing self, others and our environment. Launched in 2010, these popular programmes are now delivered by Nest Consulting’s Educators & Facilitators NZ wide.
Robyn maintains her nursing practising certificate and consults regularly on projects; most recently contracted by MoE to collect and report the student voice on the topic of menstruation education & the accessibility of period products. In addition she recently successfully researched and formatted a proposal to manage a mother and baby respite and community support service before overseeing its completion.

Robyn is also a speaker, regularly providing events for parents about tweens and teens topics, to health care providers on the subject of fertility and to communities and corporates on various topic of women's health and menopause.

In addition, Robyn has been instrumental as a Board member within various community focussed charities and organisations (most recently for the 'Healing Through Arts Trust' Board and the 'WALSH Trust' Board (supporting people with mental health, social, illness or disability challenges).

She is accredited as a 'Nourish' body image/media awareness programme facilitator through what was formerly EDEN (Eating Disorders Education Network), with Jane Bennet's 'Celebration Day for Girls' and 'Days for Girls' as a period education facilitator and with Natural Fertility NZ as an educator and as a clinical trainer. Robyn also works within the disability sector providing specific sexuality and healthy relationship education to young people and their whanau.

Robyn is unbiased in her approach and is passionate about all people having equal and safe access to information & services facilitating empowerment and informed choices.

CHAR Administrator, PA, Creative Designer

Char is our all round office ninja ensuring Nest runs smoothly. In charge of general administration, communication & coordination in addition to contributing to creative design. She is also Nest's Junior Programmes Team Leader and Trainer.

Char was born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, emigrating to New Zealand in 2009. Char has a degree in Educational Psychology and many years working in an administration role. She and her partner are living in Auckland raising 2 teenagers and 1 younger child.

GRAYSON High School Programmes Manager
BSc (Biotech)

Grayson grew up in the mighty Te Tai Tokerau, Northland. After taking a gap year after high school to pursue an international hockey contract with the USA, he’s now in his 3rd and final year of his bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology at the University of Auckland, with Post-Graduate studies to come! Grayson is the team Manager for the 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13 students. Grayson is also a facilitator & a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

CHAR Primary/Intermediate School Programmes Team Leader
BA (EdPsych)

Char was born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa, emigrating to New Zealand in 2009. Char has a degree in Educational Psychology and has vast experience working with children including those with high health & special needs.

Char's passion is empowering young minds whilst seeing young people with a holistic view. Char is Nest's Junior Programmes Team Leader and Trainer (alongside this she is our Administrator, PA and Creative Designer). She and her partner are living in Auckland and raising 2 teenagers and 1 younger child.

MOLLY Volunteer & Project Contractor
BA (Anthro & Soc)

Molly was born in London, raised in Auckland and currently resides in Wellington where she works as an administrator supporting the Mental Health and Addiction directorate of the Ministry of Health. Molly has been involved with Nest's social initiative projects for many years, and these days assists and volunteers by representing the student voice, constructing PowerPoints and providing initiatives & feedback.

TRISH Educator
Diploma in Nursing

Trish was born in Holland, emigrating to New Zealand in 1981 where she was raised from her early pre teens in Auckland. In addition to her Diploma in Nursing Trish has a Certificate in Womens Health and Fitness Training, is a Therapeutic Massage Therapist, a Reiki Practitioner and is a business owner. Trish works with our younger students - Yr 5 - Yr 8 - through our Puberty & Body Image programmes.

After completing her Nursing Diploma Trish worked within womens health and paediatrics for over 20 years. Upon raising her family of 3 children she decided to start her own business working with new parents and their newborns.

Trish is also very interested in natural health and holistic wellbeing and is always extending her knowledge through trainings and seminars.

The love of the outdoors and many adventures with family gives her the balance between work commitments and family life.

You will find Trish on the river fly fishing when she can.

NATALIE Educator
BSc (International Hospitality Management)

Natalie, raised in Canada, is passionate about holistic well-being and exploring the mind-body connection. She believes that when we are connected to ourselves, it creates space and freedom for us to connect to others around us. Natalie works with Yr 5-8 students through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes.

ALANA Educator
BA (Media Studies & Psychology)

Alana was born in Scotland and spent her childhood in Vancouver before moving to New Zealand at the age of 11. She recently completed her degree from the University of Auckland majoring in Media Studies and Psychology and is now studying a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy. Alana also works as a freelance feature writer and journalist. Alana works with Yr 5-8 students through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes.

MEGAN Educator

Megan was born in Wellington and currently lives in Auckland with her partner and five of their six children, three of whom are teenagers and two who are in primary school. Megan is an animal lover and has one dog, four rats, six chickens, two goats, and four sheep. Megan loves working with children and is passionate about helping others learn to love and understand their bodies. Megan works with our younger students - Yr 5 - Yr 8 - through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes.

NAFEESA Educator

Nafeesa was born and raised in New Zealand and has Fijian Indian and Pakistani heritage. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Auckland. Nafeesa is passionate about providing children with information that empowers them and aims to provide them with the fuel they need to facilitate positive change in the world. Nafeesa works with our younger students - Yr 5 - Yr 8 - through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes.

GEM Educator
Dip Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Education

Gem was born in the Far North and now lives on the Hibiscus Coast with her husband and two of her three children. Gem is also a grandmother to two grandson’s Jagger and Wolfe who help to keep her on her toes. Gem has a background in finance, travel and homebased childcare and has Diploma in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Early Parenting Education. Gem works with our younger students - Yr 5 - Yr 8 - through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes.

KATHRYN Educator & Facilitator

Kathryn is a born and bred Aucklander who loves to travel, having enjoyed many overseas adventures and exploring her Dutch heritage. She completed her physiotherapy training in the early 1990s and later her post graduate diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy and Acupuncture. She is currently enjoys being a Mum to two delightful boys and working as a massage therapist. Kathryn works across all Nest programmes; with our Yr 5-8 students through Nest's Puberty & Body Image programmes and with our yr 9-13 students one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators.

JETHRO Facilitator
BA (Theo) Dip (Bus)

Jethro was born and raised in Whangarei, New Zealand. He completed a Bachelor of Theology from Laidlaw College. Jethro has also completed a Graduate Diploma in Business, and is currently in the process of completing a Masters in Human Rights alongside a Masters in Theology. Jethro is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13. Jethro is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

TRACEY Facilitator
BCOM DOUBLE MAJOR ECON/FINANCE

Born and raised in New Zealand, Tracey has a degree in economics and finance from the University of Auckland. She is currently studying Design and is open to getting a degree in teaching. Tracey is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13

JULIAN Facilitator
BA (Curtin), MFA (VUW)

Julian was born and raised in Hong Kong to kiwi expats, completed a BA in Performance Studies at Curtin University in Perth, before returning to the motherland to complete a MFA in Theatre (Creative Practice) at Victoria University of Wellington. Julian is one of Nest’s 'Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students. Julian is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

TASHINA Facilitator
BA (Social Services)

Born in Auckland, Tashina grew up being the eldest of 6 girls who attended Epsom Girls Grammar School. She has recently graduated from the Bachelor of Social Services in Bi-Culturalism and is looking forward to working with young Tauira in Auckland and helping them strive for the best in life and in becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Tashina is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13 students.

LAUREN Facilitator

Lauren was born and raised in a quaint little place sandwiched between Canada and Mexico, more affectionately known as New York (State). She is currently attending the University of Auckland, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lauren is one of Nest’s ‘Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Yr 9-13 students. Lauren is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

CALUM Facilitator
BSc (Physiology)

Calum has recently completed a Masters of Science in Physiology being a part of a lab investigating the role of diabetes in heart failure. He continues his role in the lab in addition to working with Nest as one of our ‘Mates & Dates’ Facilitators working with Yr 9-13 students.

ALISTAIR Facilitator

Alistair is Kiwi-American born and was raised in the US. Throughout his schooling, Alistair worked as an actor in Madison and Chicago developing his career on stage and screen, and spent a summer in New York for the Stella Adler Summer Conservatory. His experiences working with youth, as well putting himself into other peoples’ shoes as an actor, fostered in him a strong interest in the field of mental health. Alistair is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13

LAWRENCE Facilitator

Lawrence was born in China, moving to NZ as a child where he grew up on the North Shore of Auckland. He is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and Geography. He is super passionate about working with youth and is interested in pursuing a career in teaching in the future. Lawrence is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13

DEAN Facilitator

Dean describes himself as a chill dude in his mid-twenties currently studying Psychology at Auckland University. His interests involve psychology (obviously), criminology and history - more specifically, war/military history. Dean is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13

CAMERON Facilitator

Cameron was born and raised in central Auckland. He is currently pursuing a conjoint programme, studying Health Science (Population Health) and Science (Psychology). His interests within these fields are social psychology, health inequities and the experiences of individuals in health systems. Cameron is one of Nest’s “Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

SAM Facilitator
LLB & BA Performing Arts

Sam was born and raised in the beautiful city of Dunedin. She studied Law and Performing Arts at the University of Otago and moved to Auckland at the start of 2020. After a brief stint as a lawyer, Sam is happy to have found work that she really enjoys at Nest Consulting, which she does alongside continuing to learn and develop as an artist. Sam is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13.

PAUL Facilitator

Paul left Ireland 10 years ago to get to know Aotearoa New Zealand a little more. 10 years has flown by, and he says by meeting people and experiencing the unique culture of tangata whenua he learnt a lot about himself too. Paul feels the depth and richness of te ao Maori and it’s significance in living a meaningful life comes with responsibility, where mana enhancing practice is key to regrowth. Paul has side-stepped a BA in Communication for this year to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science, Specialising in Trauma and Violence.

SAMANTHA Facilitator

Samantha was born and raised in South Auckland where she attended the local schools. She is currently finishing her last semester studying Health Sciences (Population Health) at the University of Auckland. With an evolving passion for preventative measures regarding sexual violence, Samantha is looking forward to being a part of the positive growth amongst youth. Samantha is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 - 13.

GURLEEN Facilitator

Gurleen was born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau and embraces both her Punjabi heritage along with her Kiwi upbringing. She is currently studying Bachelor of Arts with the majors of psychology and English. Gurleen is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

NANDINI Facilitator
BSc(Hons)- Psyc

Nandini was born in Botswana, Africa and currently resides in Tāmaki Makaurau where she is completing her Master of Science majoring in Psychology at Massey University. Nandini holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology from the University of Otago and is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

CATHERINE Facilitator

Originally hailing from the Hawke's Bay, Catherine has recently returned to study a Bachelor of Applied Counselling through MIT. After 8 years in the film and television industry, her interest in psychology and desire to give back to her community has seen her transition from telling stories to listening to them. Catherine is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Years 9 - 13.

NATALIE Facilitator
LLB & BA Criminology (Conflict resolution)

Natalie was born and grew up in England until moving to Auckland in 2010. She studies both Law and Criminology at AUT and her work focus has been research around addressing and preventing domestic violence in Aotearoa. Natalie’s two young children have given her an insight into the need for teaching our young people about healthy and respectful relationships and her favourite motto is “Knowledge is power”. She has a passion for equipping young people with this knowledge and skills to allow them to make the best choices and create the best future for themselves. Natalie is one of Nest’s ‘Mates and Dates’ facilitators working with years 9-13.

CATHERINE Facilitator

Catherine was born and raised in Auckland’s West Coast. She is currently attending the University of Auckland, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology. Catherine is one of Nest’s ‘Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Yr 9-13 students.

CECILIA Facilitator
BA Health Science

**Currently on leave** Cecilia is Chinese born, raised in Northshore, Auckland. She recently completed her Bachelor of Health Science degree and is currently studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health at the University of Auckland. Cecilia is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

CRESHANDA Facilitator

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SAMMI Facilitator

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VEL Facilitator

Vel is 30-something, Ukrainian-born and kiwi-raised, with a passion for creative writing, taking deep dives into history rabbit holes, and collecting and using twin lens reflex cameras from the 40s. He's currently working towards a BSC in Counselling at AUT, and publishing short stories alongside. He's pretty sure his ADHD is a super power, and is always excited to share that well-kept secret with new hero recruits. Vel is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

BECS Facilitator
BA Psych & Criminology

Becs has just moved home to Aotearoa after working overseas on superyachts for the last five years! She is originally from the Waikato and completed a BA in Psychology and Criminology in Wellington. Becs has finally decided to settle in one place for a while and is now currently studying her Graduate Dip in Primary Teaching in Auckland. She is passionate about working alongside others to help create positive shifts. Becs is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

IAELI Facilitator

Iaeli was born and raised in Samoa until her whole family made the decision to migrate to Aotearoa in the late 1980s. She has recently completed her BA majoring in psychology with an intention to pursue a masters in the future. Iaeli is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

DAN Facilitator
BA (PSYCH) BSc(Hons) (PSYCH)

Dan comes from a Kiwi-Australian family In the mighty Waikato. After returning from a gap-year in America, Dan completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Criminology at The University of Auckland. Using this knowledge, he became a Police Officer in Counties Manukau to keep streets and homes safer. His desire for more performance based police training saw him return to university to obtain his Masters in Psychology which he is currently studying towards. Dan has also been a youth mentor since 2015 and finds that young people often teach him more about himself as he guides them through adolescence. Dan is one of Nest’s 'Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

NARITA Facilitator
PGDip -Public Health

Talofa lava. Narita is Samoan born, raised in New Zealand. She has recently completed her postgraduate studies in Public Health and says "God willing, I hope to pursue my Master’s, also in Public Health". Narita is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

ANIVA Facilitator
BA Psyc & Politics

**Currently on leave** Aniva is a 25-year-old who has just finished a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychology and Politics and is continuing into her honors at Massey University. She is the current president of her local Pasifika Student Association and volunteers in the space of student politics often. Aniva is Samoan and European and grew up in West Auckland where she first found her passion for youth and Pasifika peoples. Aniva is one of Nest’s ‘Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Yr 9-13 students.

ERANI Facilitator

**Currently on leave** Erani was born and raised in Tauranga, moving up to Auckland to study a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology. She spent several years in Tauranga and the Hawkes Bay working with at-risk youth in the community. Erani is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13. Erani is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

ALOSINA Facilitator
BA (Psych)

**Currently on leave** Alosina was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. She is currently completing her postgraduate studies in psychology at Massey university. Alosina holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is one of Nest’s 'Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

Could this be you??

Nest are always on the look out for excellent Educators & Facilitators to join our Team. Email us if you are interested.