The Portfolio Managers Network is made up of 7 managers from the 5 Te Manawa Taki DHBs with all holding Mental Health and Addiction portfolio's.
Michael O'Connell - Lakes DHB |
Sector Linkages and Networks - National Directors of Nursing (MH&A). Lakes MH&A Local Advisory Group. Lakes Post-vention Governance Group. Local Child and Youth Mortality Review Group (LCYMRG). Strong linkages to NGO partners. Previous Reference Group member of Midland Clinical Governance Project (2011). Member of MOH facilitated ‘Integrating Secondary Services into Primary Health’ project group 2010 - 2011. Profile - Born in Rangitikei. Many years in clinical nursing and teaching health / wellness at undergraduate and post-graduate. Reference and Steering Group Member in many Mental Health & Educational change processes. National Governance Group in Tertiary Education (10 years). Regional Governance for ‘Supporting Families’ Manawatu for 5 years. Currently involved in Clinical Governance for MH & A Service and Lakes DHB Governance Team (2 plus years). Current consultancy work with Tertiary Sector and ACC. Skills that I bring to the Network
Email: Michael.O'Connell@lakesdhb.govt.nz |
Caleb Putt - Bay of Plenty |
Sector Linkages & Networks:
Profile: I am a registered Social Worker of10+ years experienced in Care and Projection, Youth Justice, Disability and now Youth AOD / CEP sector. I have been involved in the development and clinical oversight of what is now a nationally recognised 'best practice' youth AOD / CEP service. Skills:
Email: caleb.putt (at) bopdhb.govt.nz |
Justin Clinton-Gohdes, Taranaki DHB |
I have been in New Zealand for several years now and have made my home in Taranaki. Before starting with TDHB as the Portfolio Manager for Mental Health and Addictions, I managed Supporting Families Taranaki and was able to be heavily involved in the MH&A community sector. My educational background is in Psychology and Counselling. I’m proudly bias in seeking equity in our health services; I believe that we all gain from ensuring everyone’s unique needs are considered and no one is left behind. I hope to bring my creativity to the reimagining of our Mental Health and Addictions sector and would love the support from everyone for the transformational change necessary. Email: Justin.Clinton-Gohdes (at) tdhb.org.nz |
Other Portfolio Managers
- Alana Ewe-Snow, Waikato DHB
- Jolene Proffit, Waikato DHB
- Mere Nepe, Hauora Tairawhiti