Angela Tait - Co-convener

My name is Angela Tait. In 2020 I moved from Auckland and settled here in Nelson with my husband.

My passion has been education. I have spent many years in classrooms across NZ, and in recent years working in Specialist Education. 

I joined the Nelson Women’s Centre (NWC) governance team in 2023, as I believe it to be a wonderful resource for the women in our community, supporting them in realizing their potential.

Nevena Radmanović - Treasurer

Zdravo, I'm Nevena. Originally from Serbia, I moved to New Zealand with my now-husband in pursuit of new opportunities and a better life. I am a firm believer in the power of community, and my personal interests include literature, volunteering, and working towards positive social change. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new cultures, learning new skills, and helping others reach their potential. 

I hold a New Zealand Diploma in Business from NMIT and a Bachelor’s in Language and Literature from the University of Belgrade. With my personal experience and professional knowledge, I am committed to supporting the Nelson Women's Centre in its mission to foster the growth and empowerment of women and non-binary people.

Clare Fairbrother

Kia ora koutou, I'm Clare. I originally hail from Timaru and have lived in sunny Whakatū for the last 10 years.  Since learning about feminism in my teens I have been passionate about talking with others about equity and equality. 

I trained as a social worker when I moved here and want to support people to have access to the resources they need to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. I previously worked for Q-Youth and would love to see a wider range of rainbow folks - particularly trans women, non-binary and takatāpui people feeling like the Women's Centre is a place where they can feel safe and drop in for a cuppa. The Centre offers so many different things and my goal is support the centre to continue to grow and be fully utilised within our local community.