ABOUT US

Spectrum Connections Charitable Trust, Tauranga supports local families/whanau with neurodiverse children and teens.
We offer guidence, education and of course SUPPORT!

MEET THE TEAM

MARY JANE

Mary-Jane (MJ) has been actively involved in the neurodiverse community in Tauranga for several years. She is married, and has two neurodiverse boys. MJ has a Bachelor of Art degree majoring in Psychology and is a certified Prosci Change Management Trainer and Practitioner (obtained in the USA). MJ's qualifications include numerous certificates in training and adult education as well as coaching, team leadership and AIP2 Community Engagement.
She has many years of experience in corporate coaching, leadership, change management, capability development and community engagement. 
MJ started and ran A-Typical mum’s support group from 2017 before establishing Spectrum Connections (and taking over Asperger’s Connections) in 2023.
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As coach and co-founder of Diverse City, she supports individuals, parents, families, and promotes community well-being through neurodiversity coaching and education, for more info go to DiverseCity.co.nz 

RACHEL

Rachel is married, born and bred in Tauranga,  and has two children. Her youngest is neurodiverse and has multiple health conditions. 

Rachel is a trained Early Childhood teacher and worked in Early childhood education for 9 years before leaving due to the rising care needs for her daughter who is now also homeschooled through Te Kura. 
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She is currently studying towards a Diploma in Disability Sector Leadership and has established knowledge and connection with the disability community in Tauranga and public health systems through many years of lived experience. She knows first hand what it is like to raise a child with high needs, and the challenges that can bring as parent and carer. 
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