Our Team

INTRO
I was born and raised in the great state of New York, in the USA. I moved to Tauranga in 2010 and have called this land my home ever since.

I have been graciously welcomed by the tangata whenua and have had the privilege to marry into the beautiful Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Tapu. I enjoy cooking, being active in the stunning NZ outdoors and spending time with my little whanau.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Belief, Individualisation, Strategic, Responsibility and Arranger


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1


ROLES
Planning Lead
Programme Registrar

INTRO
Je suis Marie - Mélanie Juge, née d'Orlan de Polignac. Mon mari Jonathan Juge, mes deux enfants Noémie et Matthias et moi même sommes originaire de la région de la Brie, dans le département de Seine et Marne, en France.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Connectedness, Woo, Strategic, Activator and Ideation


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3


ROLE
Temps d’M - Ops Manager [France]

INTRO
Ko Mauao te maunga
Ko Tauranga te moana
Ko Air France te waka
No Parani taku Papa
No Peina taku Mama
Ko Waimapu te marae
He whangai ki te taha o Ngati Ruahine


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Includer, Connectedness, Developer, Context and Belief


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2


ROLES
Design Lead
Personal Mentor
Team Mentor
Strengths Coach

INTRO
I was raised on the beaches of Tongva and Chumash lands in California and am now so blessed to live in Aotearoa NZ [my dad’s homeland) with my beautiful family. I love seeing relationships healed, spending time with my favourite people, and surfing.

Ko Mauao te maunga
Ko Tauranga te moana
Ko SS Summerset te waka
He whangai ahau ki te taha o Ngati-Ranginui
Ano hoki ki te taha o Ngati-Ruahine ki Waimapu Marae


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Strategic, Communication, Positivity, Self-Assurance and Woo


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3


ROLES
Team Leader
Trustee
Personal Mentor
Team Mentor

INTRO
Home is many places for me. Born in Australia, I love to pioneer. Reaching back to my Celtic ancestry, I love deep-rooted wisdoms and traditions.

Having called Aotearoa my ‘tūrangawaewae’ (my place of standing) for the past 20 years, I love the rich tapestry of hospitality, knowing and being known, woven together in a genuine community.

All this, makes for Restoring Connections being a perfect ‘home’ for me!


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Communication, Relator, Strategic, Activator and Responsibility


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9


ROLES
Operations Lead
Trust Secretary

INTRO
Ko Nakiska te maunga
Ko Battle te awa iti
Ko Métis Nation te iwi
Nō Kelowna, Canada ahau
Kei Tauranga Moana tōku kāinga ināianei
Ko Micheal tōku ingoa


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2


ROLE
Podcast Production

INTRO
Ko Putauaki toku maunga
Ko Ngati Awa toku iwi
Ko Te Orini toku awa
Ko Taewhakaea toku marae
Ko Mātaatua toku waka
Ko Ngai Taiwhakaea te hapu
No Whakatane ahau


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Empathy, Restorative, Responsibility, Context and Developer


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4


ROLE
Graphic Design

INTRO
I am privileged to live in sunny Tauranga, Aotearoa NZ, an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts.

I am passionate about helping people realize their full potential, uncover their true selves, and cultivating enriching relationships with others.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Empathy, Developer, Harmony, Connectedness, Responsibility


ENNEAGRAM NUMBER
9


ROLE
Trustee

INTRO
I spent ten years of my childhood in East Africa before moving to the United States. My wife, children, and I have lived in Rotorua, New Zealand, since 2018. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Restoring Connections and believe strongly in the healing vision of their work.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Achiever, Deliberative, Learner, Intellection, Context


ROLE
Trustee

INTRO
Born in Tauranga and now living in Papamoa. I am grateful that my family call this place home.

I have a heart for seeing business and personal relationships thrive. For me, there is nothing better than being around passionate people with a common goal.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Futuristic, Adaptability, Restorative, Ideation, Relator


ROLES
Strategic Development
Trustee

INTRO
Ngā Ruahine/Te Atiawa
(coming soon)


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Connectedness, Belief, Individualisation, Ideation, Includer


ROLE
Governance Advisor

INTRO
I was born and raised on the west coast of Tāmaki Makaurau [Auckland], but left Aotearoa New Zealand at 19 years old to serve the rapidly expanding global movement known as Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

I currently serve as an international ambassador for the YWAM Medical Ships in Papua New Guinea and Melanesia and as a convenor within the wider movement.


CLIFTON STRENGTHS
Strategic, Input, Futuristic, Context, Belief


ROLES
YWAM International Liaison
Research and Development