Kia ora, my name is Sharon Russell, and I was appointed as CEO of the Bream Bay Community Support Trust in April 2022.

I am a registered nurse with 32 years’ experience and have held senior management roles for past 22 years in health in the private and public sectors.

My previous role, as Clinical Manager for Ki A Ora Ngatiwai, Mäori Health Provider and delivering Mobile Primary Health care throughout the Ngatiwai rohe who continues to offer whanau ora clinics in Bream Bay weekly from the Bream Bay Trust .

I whakapapa to Patuharakeke and Ngatiwai and enjoyed raising my son and daughter while living in One Tree Point.

Our team is committed to ensure that the Bream Bay Community Support Trust is a hub for everyone.   

I want to hear your voice and work in partnership with you to provide a place to access support services locally, and to provide an opportunity for the people of Bream Bay to network and feel supported.