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 widely delivered by Nest Consulting’s Educators & Facilitators NZ wide.
Robyn maintains her nursing practising certificate and consults regularly on projects; most recently contracted to research and format a proposal to manage a mother and baby respite and community support service. This being successful Robyn is now a clinical consultant for the service.

In addition, Robyn sits on the Walsh Trust Board, is accredited with EDEN (Eating Difficulty Education Network) as a ‘Nourish’ body image/media awareness programme facilitator, with Jane Bennett’s ‘Celebration Day for Girls’ mother & daughter programme as a provider and with Natural Fertility New Zealand as an educator and a clinical trainer. 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 Training Coordinator & one of our awesome Educators.

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 while raising 3 teenagers and 1 younger child.

MOLLY Admin & Volunteer
BA (Anthro & Soc)

Molly was born in London, raised in Auckland and currently resides in Wellington. She assists Nest in collecting the student voice to ensure programmes are up to date and relevant. Molly also has design skills which you'll see reflected in Nest's resources.

KRISSY
Senior Programmes Manager, Educator & Facilitator
BA Psych (Hons)

Krissy was born and educated in Canada, where she graduated with an honours degree in Psychology. She worked as a School Counsellor providing support services to students as well as developing and leading programmes on topics such as Peer Mediation, Body Image and Dating Violence. She moved to New Zealand in 2000 where she worked as a Family Worker for the New Zealand Police and as a Victim Advisor for the Ministry of Justice, advocating for people affected by Family Violence and other crimes. Krissy is the Manager for Nest's High School Programmes.

She has also recently become certified to facilitate "Mindsets", which is a Mindfulness based resiliency programme for Year 13 students.

Krissy is passionate about helping people empower themselves to make their best choices and to find and develop their own strengths.

Krissy's personal support team consists of her husband, two daughters ages 12 and 14 and Walter the dog.

CHAR Junior Programmes Training Coordinator & Educator
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 experience working with children including those with high health & special needs.

Her passion is empowering young minds whilst seeing young people with a holistic view. Char works with Yr 5-8 students through our Puberty & Body Image programmes. Alongside this she is our Administrator, PA and Creative Designer at Nest Consulting. She and her partner are living in Auckland while raising 3 teenagers and 1 younger child.

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.

SALLY Educator

Sally was born and raised on Auckland's North Shore, and is now based in West Auckland. Sally spent many years in the design and branding industry, and is a great communicator. Sally works with Yr 5-8 students through our Puberty & Body Image programmes.

Sally has a wonderful rapport with children of all ages, and is passionate about helping children gain the knowledge they need to negotiate growing up in this day and age.

Sally currently lives in a lovely little spot in the Waitakere Ranges with her husband, two children (7 and 10) and dog Bodie. She coordinates her local Walking School Bus and really enjoys walking with the kids to give them a great start to the day.

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 our 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 just finished her degree from the University of Auckland majoring in Media Studies and Psychology, and her other jobs include freelance feature writing and journalism. Alana works with Yr 5-8 students through our Puberty & Body Image programmes.

EMMA Facilitator
BA(Hons), MA (VUW)

Emma grew up in Vermont (the northeastern US) before moving to New Zealand in 2010, completing a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Linguistics and a Master of Linguistics at Victoria University of Wellington. She will be completing her Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice from the University of Auckland in 2020. Emma is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13. Emma is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

Emma believes that there are long-lasting benefits in creating opportunities for young people to have open and honest discussions about healthy relationships, and to examine the cultural and social influences that shape our relationships.

She has experience appearing in front of a wide variety of audiences as a singer, accordionist and comedian. She also enjoys running half-marathons provided that they have good snacks!

ADRIAN Facilitator

Adrian was born and raised in West Auckland. He is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science at the University of Auckland. Adrian is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13 and enjoys utilising the facilitation & teaching skills he learnt from his involvement with various charities and organisations such as Rotaract (Rotary Youth) & CASPER (suicide prevention).

Adrian has a strong passion for ensuring a bright future for the next generation from education to sustainability. He is a firm believer in developing a strong mental health foundation, believing that feeling safe and secure is integral in personal development.

When he’s not working, you’ll typically find Adrian either with his family, reading a book, or walking through the Waitakere Ranges (on a track that’s open!).

KEVIN Facilitator
BA (Ed & Film)

Kevin was born in Taiwan and raised in New Zealand. He's completed his Bachelor's of Arts at the University of Auckland, Double Majoring in Education and Film Studies. Kevin also has a love for Martial Arts, teaching children of all ages since he was in his first year of University.

Kevin is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13. He firmly believes that having a proper foundation of knowledge provides a platform for individuals to flourish from, setting them up for success.

In his spare time Kevin is qualified as a stunt performer and has enjoyed working in the South Island as an Action Extra with the role of 'Battalion Soldier' and 'Roran' in the Disney Classic 'Mulan'.

TAMA Facilitator

Ko Ngāti Pākehā te iwi Nō Whangārei ahau Kei Waitematā taku kāinga Ko Tama Jarman taku ingoa Tama is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with students Yr 9 - Yr 13.

Tama describes himself as a B-Boy from Whangarei who moved to Auckland to work in the performing arts. "Trying to put my privilege to good use".

Tama graduated from South Seas Film and TV School in 2006. Since then he has been consistently working in short films, TV and theatre shows in Auckland and overseas alongside creating and working within his own theatre company, White Face Crew.

JACKSON Facilitator
BSc (Health Science)

Jackson was born in Washington D.C. where he lived for 22 years before moving to New Zealand. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) degree at Auckland University of Technology in Manukau. Jackson is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13 students. Jackson is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

As a previous mentor and tutor to children of all backgrounds and ages, Jackson has a passion to deliver quality health education in a targeted and safe environment. He is particularly interested in the mental health aspect of healthcare, with a focus on community involvement. Jackson believes in a holistic approach to health contributes greatly to an individual's quality of life and long-term happiness.

When Jackson is not attending lectures, volunteering on an ambulance, or working with Nest's Mates and Dates program, he is typically found off on a mountain somewhere reading and running.

GRAYSON Facilitator
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 one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 9 -13 students. Grayson is also a member of our speciality team working with those who have additional needs.

SARAH Facilitator
MA (Hons), PGDip HSc, BA (Hons)

Sarah was born in Auckland, New Zealand. She grew up in Samoa before returning to Auckland for boarding school. Sarah is currently undertaking her PhD at The University of Auckland which is looking to explore the experiences Samoan women have had with depression. Sarah also holds a Masters of Arts (Hons) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences. Sarah is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

ERANI Facilitator

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.

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.

GEORGIA Facilitator

Georgia grew up on the sunny Hibiscus Coast. She spent most of her life here in New Zealand except from a 2 year stint living in Mongolia as a child. She is currently working towards her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Auckland, with a double major in Social Science for Public Health and French. Work in sexual health is a career Georgia wishes to pursue post graduation, so this opportunity as a facilitator is a dream come true! Georgia is one of Nest’s “Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

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.

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

ALOSINA Facilitator
BA (Psych)

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.

COOPER Facilitator

Born in his village of Poutasi, Samoa, and raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Cooper is currently completing his Bachelor of Business degree at AUT. Cooper is one of Nest’s 'Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 9-13 students.

TAMSYN Facilitator
BA (HR)

Tamsyn was raised on the Hibiscus Coast in Auckland. She is currently in her third year at Massey University studying towards a bachelors in business majoring in human resources management and employment relations. Tamsyn is one of Nest’s 'Mates & Dates’ facilitators working with Year 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

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.

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.

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

AMELIE Facilitator

Amelie spent her life growing up in Pukekohe, Auckland. During high school Amelie was a well-being prefect, rainbow youth ambassador and peer-support mediator, acknowledging where change was needed. After school she moved Ghana, Africa to do volunteer work as a teacher. Amelie is one of Nest's Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9 -13

CECILIA Facilitator
BA Health Science

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.

CAITLIN Facilitator
BHSc Public & Environmental Health

Caitlin is from South Africa, raised in Kaipara. She has a BHSc in Public & Environmental Health, currently working to become a registered psychologist. She's interested in systemic equity and mental health promotion; impassioned to advocate for neurodiverse women like herself. Caitlin 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

AMY Facilitator
BA (Psychology) Dip Psychotherapy

Amy was born and raised in West Auckland. She recently completed her graduate diploma in Psychotherapy at AUT. She hopes to eventually undertake her Masters in Psychotherapy

CAMERONn 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.

ALISHA Facilitator
BEd

Alisha was born and raised on the North Shore in Auckland. She has been a Primary School Teacher for 8 years and is currently completing her Masters in Developmental and Educational Psychology. She is interested in student voice and is undergoing a thesis involving Article 12 and 13 of the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of a child. Alisha is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

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.

AVA Facilitator

Ava grew up in Whangarei but have moved a lot between New Zealand and Australia. She is currently in my final semester of studying paramedicine at AUT and is excited to finish study and start getting more involved with working in the community. Ava is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

ANNELIESE Facilitator

Anneliese is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

SAM Facilitator

Sam is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

JASMINE Facilitator
BSc (Health Science)

Jasmine was born and bred in Tāmaki Makaurau spending most of her upbringing in South Auckland. She has recently completed her Bachelor’s in Health Science Majoring in Paramedicine and is contemplating the pathway towards further study. Jasmine has also worked in numerous health care roles, ranging from working in the ambulances to helping others via telehealth services. Jasmine is one of Nest’s Mates & Dates facilitators working with Yr 9-13.

HAZEL Facilitator
GRAD DIP ARTS (PSYCH)& BCS

**Currently on leave** Hazel is currently studying towards a Master of Human Rights through AUT University. Prior to returning to study, she worked as a communications consultant in both New Zealand and the UK, and volunteered for Victim Support, Youthline and St John’s. Hazel is one of Nest’s ‘Mates and Dates’ facilitators working with Yr 9 – 13 students.

LAUREN Facilitator

**Currently on leave** 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.

VIRGINIA Facilitator
BA Double Major Psch/Theatre

**Currently on leave** Virginia has a BA Double Major in Psychology and Theatre from the University of Auckland as well as extensive Theatre training through institutions including L’Ecole Philippe Gaulier and the John Bolton Theatre School. Virginia is one of Nest's 'Mates & Dates' facilitators working with Yr 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.