Nelson Angel Women's Loan Fund
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Meet the Angels
Left to right: Pam Williams, Sharon Johnston, Lynne Ehau, Lynnette Larsen,
Merle Moffit, Celia Dasler,
Celia Dasler
Angel Trustee
Celia has been a partner/owner is several businesses so is aware of the challenges in being self employed. Now a financial adviser Celia brings experience and sound financial over sight to the trustees team.
Pam Williams
Angel Committee Member
Pam joined the Angels in 2013 after retiring from a career in education: teaching, advising, and promoting education through NGO's and community groups. Pam has a special interest in supporting women to become more independent. She stepped out from her Trustee role and is a committee member.
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Lynne Ehau
Angel Trustee
Lynne is a retired primary school teacher who has also worked as a second language teacher. She has been involved in business with her husband and is a member of Soroptimists, an organisation which helps to empower women.
Merle Moffitt
Angel Committee Member
Merle is a retired hospice nurse and beekeeper and was
an Angel trustee for over ten years. Merle has stepped into a committee role and still gets a buzz out of empowering women to become stronger and more independent.
Lynnette Larsen
Angel Trustee
Lynnette is a former humanitarian aid worker who moved to Nelson with her partner in 2020. In addition to serving as the Treasurer for the NAWLF she volunteers with the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, the Elma Turner Library and Presbyterian Support.
Sharon Johnston
Angel Trustee
Sharon Johnston has been a trustee of NAWLF since 2018. She is also Secretary and Co-Convenor of the Nelson Women's Centre and a volunteer for Hospice Nelson.