Meet our Staff

Liz Shea 
Chief Executive Officer
JP, Dip. Bus.

Liz took up the Community Trust leadership role in 2011 after a successful career with the Inland Revenue Department in Timaru. Liz is responsible for Community Trust management & business planning, management of Community House, staff management and overview of Community Trust operations. Liz enjoys gardening, genealogy and walking.

Liz is available from 9am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday.
DD: (03) 687 7361  Mob: 021 819 687

Email: liz@comtrust.org.nz

Catherine Neill
Community Relations Manager

Catherine joined the Community Trust in 2023 with a background in finance, audit and administration. Catherine manages the funding application process and prepares grant and policy recommendations for the Board. She is also the media and community contact. Catherine enjoys reading, gardening, and walking.

Catherine is available Mondays – Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm

DD: (03) 687 7589  Mob: 021 819 060

Email: crm@comtrust.org.nz

Kathryn Barber
Operations Coordinator

Kathryn Barber joined the Community Trust in January 2021.  Kathryn always has a warm welcome at reception and coordinates the operations of Community House.  Kathryn also looks after Community Trust administration, marketing, general grant enquiries and support for Trust applicants.  Kathryn loves summer time, enjoys gardening, and spending quality time with her family.

Kathryn is available from 9am -2.30pm Monday-Friday

Phone (03) 687 7360

Email: office@comtrust.org.nz