Moira Geerkens

National Trainer Coordinator

I am the National Coordinator of Training. My role is to support staff in the organisation with their education, through development, coordination and facilitation of our core training.

I first became involved in CCS Disability Action as a volunteer while I was at school. Since joining the organisation I have been a Team Leader in Northland, involved in national training for over 10 years and in my current role since 2014.

I have a belief in the work that the organisation does, in an organisation that’s always looking for what’s new and what’s next, and being able to be involved in small projects that make a real difference locally.

In 2015 I travelled to Canada on a scholarship around inclusive education. I am active in education, having been involved in a school board of trustees. Inclusive education is important and I believe all our schools should be able to cater for everyone, and not leave people behind.

A year ago my husband, son and I moved home to the Bay of Islands, where I have family. We are a sailing family, spending a lot of time close to or on the water. We are involved in a kiwifruit orchard with extended family. I’m a traveller and explorer and like to have adventures while travelling – finding a little vineyard in Central Otago while walking along the river or seeing whales from my hotel window in Napier.