FERN RYAN

Chief Executive

Fern has extensive experience and qualifications in adult education, business management and human services, as well as behavioural assessment and management.  Fern has held senior roles and served on boards within the sector in some capacity for over 30 years. 

She is committed to community development and enabling people to determine what is a good life for them, however that may look. She loves her role at ConneXu and is excited to be working with the board of trustees, the ConneXu team, disabled partners, family/whanau and other stakeholders to achieve the organisation’s vision of communities where people are empowered.  

Fern has lived in Te Awamutu for over 30 years and is married with an adult daughter and two dogs.  She enjoys reading, walking, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.