Matt and Krysta Hagen
"I'm passionate about seeing children of New Zealand realise and outwork their potential and their value." Krysta
Both Matt and Krysta have vital roles in VIA.  Matt  provides background wisdom and guidance when needed and Krysta has been Chairperson of the LIFT Board since 2015. They are parents of three teenage and young adult sons; Pastors of Mission North Fellowship; and both have a range of wider community commitments. As well as all of that Matt works in architecture and Krysta is a midwife, so life for the Hagen's is very full!

Lorraine Hagen is the Apostle of The Mission Fellowships in New Zealand and also oversees churches in Zimbabwe, India and Fiji. Lorraine takes the role of Senior Advisor for Life in Focus Trust, helping us to keep our affairs in order.
 Lorraine enjoys stunning sea views from her stylish bungalow in Nelson, loves sailing, delicious food and fine wines. She also loves family time with two married sons and 5 grandchildren.

Stewart and Susan Ralston
" I love to see the children discover the inherent value in the heritage of our country." Stewart

Stewart, as Settlor of Life in Focus Trust which funds VIA, and Susan as Founder of Values in Action, have both been involved with VIA since its inception.  Stewart serves as Treasurer on the present Board and Susan continues to lead the programme on the ground.

  Stewart, who works in telecommunications, enjoys long drives, coffee and surfing. Susan, who works as a specialist teacher in local schools,  loves the beach too, has a passion for reading and loves spending time with family - especially her two grandchildren.  
"The open-eyed wonder of children at stories of ancient and modern-day heroes warms my heart. 
  The raw honesty and deep wisdom of their childlike reflection encourages and inspires me." Susan

Megan Welch
"I'm involved because I've seen how Values in Action lessons give children essential life skills in a safe and fun way."  Megan
Megan, as a trustee,  carries out the role of Personnel Director for Life in Focus Trust.  In this capacity Megan  has designed the online components of the Values in Action Teacher Training process and oversees the ongoing professional development of Values in Action Teachers. 
Megan loves spending time with family and friends, especially her two children and in quieter moments enjoys scrap booking and handcrafts. She is a Middle School teacher at Kingsway School. 

Heather Rakoroi loves to sing and dance and celebrate life, especially when her favourite sports teams are winning,  as well as having a heart to serve the community in a number of ways.  She ejoys spending time with her two adult daughters and one of her greatest joys in life is her Grandson, 'Joonie' who currently resides in Korea with Heather's oldest daughter and son-in-law.  Heather,  office administrator for a large local company,  worked for four years in education in Fiji before joining the VIA team and now teaches multiple Values in Action classes  and assists with the training of new VIA Teachers.

Fiona Kennedy can be found most mornings enjoying the sunrise on her local beach with her dog Indy by her side. She and other family members can often  be seen climbing out of the surf or cooking up freshly caught fish on their BBQ.   Living very near to the beach with her husband Dan and two teenage children makes this relaxed lifestyle possible for Fiona. She works as a florist in a local business and is an active member of her local community. Fiona teaches VIA in multiple classes each week. 

Liezel Van Rooyen
“I have joined VIA to teach children the importance of their value in our society and also to teach them how to respect and value others equally. Teaching is one of my passions because seeing children grow to their fullest is one of the most inspiring things I have experienced.” Liezel
 Liezel joined the Values in Action teaching team in 2017. Originally she is from Pretoria, South Africa and her hobbies are snowboarding, touch rugby and music. Liezel loves to sing and play guitar. Her favourite music is country music.

Sara Morley loves a good story, an adventure and nutritious food! Her hobbies include cycling, swimming and sailing on a Hobie Getaway with her husband Grant at the helm. Over the last twelve years Sara has worked part-time in a property development company using MYOB accounting software. She and her husband Grant have three daughters. The twins are young adults and their youngest daughter is in her late teens. Sara teaches multiple VIA classes at Middles level and especially enjoys reading stories to the children.

Janis Hannah is a retired secondary school teacher,  keen gardener and legendary cook who loves nothing more than spending time with her two young grandsons.  After many years of Values in Action teaching, Janis has retired from regular classroom commitment and now supports the team in various ways, including relieving in the classroom when required.