WHO WE ARE

OUR STAFF

JEREMY NURSE

FOUNDING TRUSTEE

As founding trustee a typical day sees Jeremy liaising with staff, projecting 180’s various philosophies and services to the public, NGOs and government agencies with whom 180 has partnerships. Fundraising, attending camps, overseeing expeditions or hatching new projects play a vital part in his life as 180 reaches out to those young people requiring assistance with personal leadership.

Tony Mortensen

CEO

I have been working in senior leadership roles for the past 15 years, across a number of industries and sectors. I started my career as an accountant and later moved into financial management roles. I later worked for the University of Canterbury as Director of Executive Development Programmes then Director of International Growth Strategies. My most recent roles have been as General Manager for two major national organisation, providing strategic and operational direction.

Over the past 20 years I have also worked with a number of not-for-profit and NGOs, providing financial and strategic leadership to support their overall purpose. I am passionate about the great outdoors and enjoy helping people develop to be the best they can be and therefore am excited to be supporting the 180 Degree Trust in an Interim CEO capacity.

Nathan Dick

Head of Outdoor Operations

Since graduating with a Diploma of Environmental and Outdoor Leadership in 2018 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability and Outdoor Education from ARA in 2020, he has been working in a range of practical and management jobs within the outdoor education industry. These roles include managing Boulder Co. Auckland from conception, and the Operations Manager of Adventure Works in Auckland. From these roles he brings a wide range of practical and management skills, as well as a keen passion for Health and Safety within the outdoor industry.

Jason Herbert

Adventure Coach

Jason’s career as a professional musician led him to working as a music teacher with young people, and a particular affinity with those that were struggling socially or personally then introduced him to Youth Work.

He is an Adventure Coach for 180, and brings his enthusiasm for the outdoors, music, and personal development together to instill self-belief in the young people he works with.

Jessy Moffatt

Adventure Coach

Kia Ora. My name is Jessy Moffatt and I am extremely pleased to be working with 180. 

I have worked with youth for the past 10 years on the east side Ōtautahi running a charity that I co founded with my father, helping young people through adventure therapy. I have also worked with young people from New York City, assisting youth from the Bronx which I absolutely loved.

When I am not trying to best to help and support youth in our community, I love spending time with my two teenage daughters and hiking in the port hills. I am passionate about youth development, youth equality and social support for our next generation.

Simon Rogers

Adventure Mentor

1985 – 1989 Whakarewarewa te Puia, New Zealand Maori Arts & Crafts institute Rotorua 16th intake. Simon shares his knowledge and skills about carving, coming along on hikoi’s and local adventures.

He is a Mentor for 180 youth, supporting and inspiring Young People in the Canterbury high country, imparting knowledge on the environment, hunting, flora and fauna and how to be independent.

Francis Streisel

Climbing Instructor

Francis is 180’s registered Abseiling and Rock Climbing Instructor. She operates mainly on the local Banks Peninsula crags, supporting youth and creating opportunity, problem solving and technical skills. Member of NZOIA and NZAC.

https://www.akaroarocks.com/

Theresa Perham

Clinical Supervisor

I am an experienced people leader, supervisor and mentor with strong operational, strategic and people leadership skills. I have worked in the social services sector, both within statutory and NGO organisations for over 30 plus years. My strengths are my interpersonal skills, and my ability to listen, engage, mentor, problem solve and think strategically on how improvements may be made which can impact on positive outcomes for individuals and ultimately teams and organisations. I am able to build strong relationships and connections with people from all walks of life, which I have found in my experience to be the `key’ to finding workable solutions for all. I love to laugh and to see the positive in situations. My glass, as they say, is always half full!

Eleanor Becker

Accounts

Eleanor is originally from Southern Africa and studied chemistry at the University of Cape Town. She moved to New Zealand 38 years ago and after her children were born she started looking after the finances in the family businesses. She found that she had a love and aptitude for numbers and accounting. She has been working in financial administration roles for about 20 years. She especially enjoys working with not for profit organisations. Her favourite things to do when not working are running, hiking and playing squash.

Abby Stuart

Grants Administrator

Abby joined 180 Degrees at the beginning of this year, however she and her husband have been volunteers at 180 over the past 14 years. Abby has a Bachelor Degree from Lincoln University and worked previous roles at the Ministry of Education and Community Health. She and her husband lived in Hong Kong for seven years where Abby taught at an international primary school. Abby is passionate about skiing and being with family and friends in the great outdoors whenever she gets the chance.

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