Wellington - I.Lead

MEGAN LYSTER

COMMITTEE CHAIR

I am passionate about diversity and inclusion and ensuring people receive the support they deserve. I have a background in community peer support in a volunteer role and then as a coordinator for peer support volunteers. I live with invisible disabilities and chronic illnesses. I believe in the strength of community building and the value of lived experience input in all forms of decision-making.

When I’m not doing mahi for I.lead or working as a Peer Support Worker, I can be found reading, spending time with friends, and binge watching the best shows on Netflix.

Annabel Murtagh-Broekman

COMMITTEE DEPUTY CHAIR

Kia Ora!

My name is Annabel. I live on Kāpiti Coast, an hour away from Wellington.

I am very passionate about neurodiversity and mental health and also the LGBTQ+ community . I believe in people who love who they want to be. I am Neurodiverse. I have Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and (ASD undiagnosed). I look forward to seeing from you, and I look forward to making a difference in today’s society.

Charlie Harrison

COMMITTEE SECRETARY

Kia ora, I’m Charlie. I live with multiple conditions including ASD, ADHD, Ankylosing Spondylitis and TBI. I am a firm believer that all disabled people should have a say in the things that impact their lives regardless of how they communicate.

Outside of I-Lead, I advocate for young disabled people in multiple youth programmes across the motu. My main mahi is through To The Front, who provide music camps for LGBTQIA+ rangatahi.

Helping our disabled youth thrive brings me great joy, and I am very grateful to be a part of I.Lead’s amazing mahi.

KIM POLLOCK

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I am a Pakeha woman who lives in Wellington and is a mother to a son.

I have an intellectual disability, and I am a creative and kind person. I am also a hardworking person as a security guard and an advocate for my peers. I am developing her leadership skills, and I believe in equal rights and speaking out to make the world fairer.

To learn more about Kim, click here.

Olivia Trass

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I was born and raised in Wellington and have been vision impaired my entire life. My background is in youth engagement and event management, but I’ve always been an advocate for accessibility wherever I am. I discovered I.Lead through my work and I’m excited to now be on the committee!

Mathias bridgman

COMMITTEE MEMBER

I live with arthrogryposis and use a wheelchair.

I am passionate about inclusion and ensuring people receive the support they deserve. I believe in lived experience being valued and appreciated.

I am also passionate about transport, hard work and dedication.

When I’m not at I.lead or on other advisory groups, I can be found outside going on adventures, spending time with friends, as well as playing video games and watching the best shows.