Meet the Team

  • Yann Roux

    Yann is tasked with leading Parafed Auckland forward over the coming years. Freshly arrived in New Zealand from France, Yann is an accomplished Sports Coach but also a Marketing expert. He is mixing both to support Parafed Auckland enabling more disabled people to enjoy sport and recreation.

    Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

    Email: yann@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz

    ​​​​​​​Phone: 022 163 0967

  • Anna Hewitt

    Anna is the Sports Managers Representative in the Leadership Group. She is the Active Recreation and Sport Coordinator at Parafed Northland. Prior to this, she worked at Parafed Auckland where she found her passion for helping make sport and recreation inclusive for all.

    Anna also helps coordinate the Sports Manager’s Monthly Zoom Meetings where the ParaFeds/dSport come together to discuss a variety of topics. If you have anything that you would like to discuss at the Sports Managers Monthly meetings please contact Anna.

    Email: anna@parafednorthland.co.nz

  • Ian Macdonald

    Ian has worked as the Executive Officer of Parafed Bay of Plenty since April 2016. Prior to this, he held a range of Executive positions in Community Services, Infrastructure Development and Environmental Management. He has a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Victoria University.

    Email: ian@parafedbop.co.nz

  • Sian Ruth

    Sian is the Board Chairman of ParaFed Canterbury having joined the Board in 2012. Sian’s first involvement with Para sport was through her daughters’ involvement in Para swimming. She is a Chartered Accountant and has an interest in governance and financial management. Sian has a background in sports administration at club level in the sport of swimming.

    Email: s.t.ruth@outlook.com