Nelson Angel Women's Loan Fund
Wahine Pūtea
Meet the Angels
Left to right: Amanda Rudd, Nelda Swart, Celia Dasler, Lynnette Larsen, Jan Egglestone, Sharon Johnston
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.
Amanda Rudd
Angel Trustee
Amanda has worked extensively in commercial roles. She has experience in identifying and growing new business opportunities and strategy development. She is a strong advocate for empowering women to develop and grow themselves.
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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.
Jan Egglestone
Angel Trustee
Jan is a former librarian who has worked in tertiary and research libraries. Supporting students gain skills for academic success has been her key motivator in her career.
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.
Nelda Swart
Angel Trustee
Nelda is currently transitioning out of clinical medicine following a move from Australia to NZ. She is passionate about seeing and helping women get back in to the driver seat of their own journey.