With a background in the corporate world and experience in psychology, sociology and counselling, Sylvia is responsible for overseeing our Crisis and Justice services. She is also our Pacific Lead, managing our Le Malaga Pacific student programme and the Poutu team.
Sylvia supports our staff working in these areas, develops community relationships and establishes connections with other Auckland agencies to ensure our most vulnerable groups are kept safe and healthy.
She also furthers the work of HELP by founding the Pacific Counsellors Collective, as well as liaising with migrant and refugee communities to ensure they have the support they need.