Your Board Executives ( a brief profile of individuals on the WEB Board)

Name: Ann Pala QSM

Ann Pala arrived in New Zealand in 1991 with her husband and two children. Although not too discouraged about settlement and employment in this new country, Ann’s passion as a human rights advocate saw her involvement with the Women’s Refuge Movement as a volunteer for services to women and children.
Ann’s skills in governance, strategic planning, volunteering, communications, conference and event management adds value to the work she does as a board member of the Waitakere Ethnic Board. In 2001 the loss of her only 19 year old son saw her set up a Road Safety Trust and continue to promote safe driving to the youth of Auckland. Ann has been creative in promoting diversity in Auckland being involved with the Pacifica in the early years and recently with Diwali Festival of Lights and the Race Relations Day in Waitakere.
Ann is a partner in Winmac Computer Solutions, an IT company based in Kelston.
She is a key contributor in Ethnic forums and is called to sit on panels to discuss migrant/refugee issues. She is currently on the Unitec Regional Facilitation Steering group on Tertiary Education. Her contributions and commitment over the last 18 years in the community and her work in the Ethnic communities saw her being awarded a Queen Service Medal in the 2008 New Years Honors List.
“I believe in empowering our communities who reside in Waitakere, to be part of the democracy of NZ”, and believe that the welfare of all communities is paramount”.
Ann networks widely with Local and Central Government, NGO’s and other migrant/refugee service providers in order that she may be able to advocate successfully in her role as President of WEB.

Name: Tanya Suin

Currently graduate from the University of Auckland majoring in Bachelor of Social Work
Came to New Zealand in 1996 brought with her 20 years work experiences which included being a tertiary teacher and an Area Manager of an international shipping company
Worked for New Zealand tertiary educational institutes at different positions including Student Advisor, International Admission Officer, Registry Assistance and Secretary to HOD from 1998
Have been active in the New Lynn area and have held various positions in the community which includes:
Elected Executive Member of Waitakere Ethnic Board for Term 2006, 2007 and 2008 - 2010
Treasurer of New Lynn Festival of Cultures Trust since 2003
Trustee of Migrant Action Trust, Mentor of Employment team
Trustee of Asian Health Foundation
Being a Justice of the Peace for New Zealand provides the service at New Lynn Community Centre every Sunday afternoons since 2005
Volunteer at the New Lynn Citizens Advice Bureau since 2003

Name: Amail Habib

Nationality: New Zealand Citizen/Born in Pakistan
Qualification: Masters degree in Applied Mathematics Bachelor of Education
Family: Wife and three adult sons, who are all engineers; the eldest has achieved a Ph.D degree
Position: Secretary Waitakere Ethnic Board

Worked in Dubai for nineteen years in the Education deparment, prior to my arrival in New Zealand
Was Secretary of the Board of Directors, controlling thirteen schools in UAE
I was principal of a large school with 3000 students and 200 staff members
Worked as volunteer in a number of organisations to uplift the cause of expatriates in Dubai
Organised a number of fundraising events for our church in Dubai
Been Chairman/ Secretary of our Church Managing Committein Dubai
Came to New Zealand in 1995
Had my own business for twelve years
Working Bayleys Real Estate Company at the moment
Vicar's Warden in my Church in Henderson
Training to be a volunteer priest
Been on the managing committee of our church for about nine years
Been a member of volunteer organisations working for migrants' benefit

Name: Jin Kyung Kim

Korean immigrant who has gained New Zealand citizenship
Lived in the Waitakere region for the past 12 years
Gained a Master degree in Home Economics in South Korea
A former university lecturer in South Korea
Volunteer of the Waitakere Hospital Asian Health Support Service Team
Volunteer of the Waitakere Hospital Music Concert Support Team
Former volunteer producer and presenter for the Korean Christian Voice of Auckland (radio)
Major volunteer work involvements within the Korean church- children's department
Current teacher Aid of West Harbour School (from 2001)
- Responsibilities include:
E.S.O.L teaching
F.F.P students support ( counselling, cultural support, home stay family visits)
Support reading group
Cultural support for school staffs

Name: Meeden

Kumusta, my name is Meeden Aliping, migrated from the Philippines in 1996, thats about 11ish years now. I finished my Bachelor of Nursing last year at UoA and now working as an OR nurse at Mercy Hospital *Joy!*. Im a new member of WEB which makes me no expert, however if you feel the need use our services do so, it'l be to your advantage.