Meet Our Governance Group

Priya (she/her)

Chair, Governance Group

Ko Priya tōku ingoa, and I am the Chair of the Mothers Network Governance Group. I am tangata tiriti, proudly raising two tamariki in a culturally diverse home. I joined Mothers Network soon after returning to Aotearoa following ten years overseas, seeking connection and support as I navigated the early years of parenting.

My journey with motherhood has been one of learning to embrace the evolving versions of myself while supporting my tamariki to grow with confidence in their identity and values. Participating in my Mothers Network group provided a space where I felt seen, understood, and accepted without judgment which strengthens my connection to this kaupapa.

I was inspired by this experience to complete facilitation training and co-facilitate my first group, and in August 2020 I joined the Governance Group, stepping into the Chair role in mid-2024. I bring a professional background in HR, a people-centered leadership approach, and a strong commitment to fostering supportive, non-judgmental spaces for mothers at every stage of their journey.

Madeleine Taylor (she/her)

Governance Group Member

Tena koutou katoa, my name is Madeleine and I currently serve as a Governance Group member for Mothers Network.

I was born in the Wairarapa into a farming family who had been on that land since the late 1890’s. I call myself Pākeha. I had a wonderful childhood and attended Playcentre. At 12 years old travelled to Wellington to go to boarding school, eventually training as a social worker. I live in a cross-cultural household and my husband and I have three grown children.

I joined the Mother’s Network in July 2020 because I was wanting to move into a governance role and because I have had a long respect for the work of Mother’s Network, formerly New Mothers Support Groups.

Mothering is the cornerstone of a healthy community.

I work as a People Skills Consultant and have a passion for supporting people to navigate the tricky things of life. Facilitating, mediation, training, supervising, coaching are all my thing. I also support parents through my Resilient Kids work and have a book and podcast.

Employees

Angela Humphrey

Groups Coordinator

I am delighted to be part of the team at Mothers Network and to be able to assist with all the mahi that is required to deliver such a precious service to our Wellington mums. After a long period of being at home with my children it is good to be able to offer something to the wider community, drawing on my skills from the not-for-profit sector, while also supporting, driving, enjoying, cheering on and listening to my two teenagers.

I look forward to continue meeting many of you within the Mothers Network support system, and especially to welcoming more of you in to this community on behalf of Mothers Network.