SARDA Durban Management TEAM

I’m originally from England. I migrated to Australia and lived there for 35 years before coming to South Africa in 2018. I have 2 daughters, one who resides in London and one in Perth. I am a trained nurse, having specialised in Paediatric ENT. Two of my passions are horses and the health and well-being of children. I love the SARDA Durban programme and have experienced first- hand the profound benefits it gives these special children. I love being part of the SARDA Durbanteam.

I am a retired financial director. My husband Des and I have 2 children, Bronwyn, married to Travis, and Gareth, married to Heather. We have 2 grandchildren Ethan and Caide. My husband retired from his own business early following a stroke. I started riding when I was 5, my daughter also rode from an early age. Our last horse passed on about 14 years ago and since then we ride when we get an opportunity to with friends. I have been on numerous committees over the years; Summerveld Pony Club, KZN Equitation and 2 home owners associations. My hobbies are arts and crafts, gardening and reading.

I was born in the UK but completed my schooling in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia). I am a generalist, and my MBA (UKZN) has allowed me to wear many hats. My husband, Alessandro, and I have two sons, Gianluigi and Nicola who is married to KayC. I love to travel, read copiously, and try to keep as active as possible. I had always planned on volunteering at an NPO once I retired and, with SARDA Durban, I can combine my love of horses and children. The changes we see in a child from week to week and while on the horse itself, affirms what SARDA is doing and how beneficial it is. I have also noticed (and felt) the positive impact it has on the volunteers themselves! I am very excited to be part of SARDA Durban and look forward to helping wherever I am needed.