NorthChamber Team
Our team is here to help, please don’t hesitate to call.
Leah McKerrow – Chief Executive Officer (Te Whānau Whero, Ngati Mutunga o Wharekauri, Te Atiawa, Ngati Toa)
Kia ora ko Leah McKerrow toku ingoa.
I’m a proud Northland ‘import’ having moved here permanently in 2020 to Matapouri. Originally from the Wairarapa, I have had my own consultancy business for the past twenty years working internationally on change, organisational culture, customer experience and leadership. I’m passionate about bringing out the best in others, and am excited that this extends to our region. I’m the founder of Leadrly, a Microsoft teams application using generative AI to support and coach leaders.
When I’m not working I love walking on our gorgeous beaches with my two standard schnauzers Merc and Wolter. I’m also a marriage celebrant and have even done a bit of stand up comedy in Las Vegas!
021 304 123
ceo@northchamber.co.nz
Paulette Scrooby – Community Engagement Manager
Kia ora – ko Paulette Scrooby toku ingoa, ko Whangārei te kāinga, nō Timawawe au.
You will find me busy across the events, communications and community engagement space mostly, (although we all glide and slide like any small team). I love to connect people and businesses with solutions that will move the dial for them, whether it’s networking, growing capability or advocating for a business.
I am managed by a small black spaniel called Ben, a proud mum of two grown lads, and a life student currently exploring te reo, ukelele and wellbeing therapies.
021 212 6903
comms@northchamber.co.nz
Janette Dobbs – Office Manager/EA
I’ve been with the Chamber since 2004 starting as Executive assistant to Jude Thompson. Now Office Manager/EA I enjoy the variety that my role entails, meeting people, finding out about their businesses to managing events, to making sure we have a well run office.
I live at Springfield, south of Whangarei with my husband Alan. I love the rural setting and closeness to beaches in every direction. I’m as happy out on the farm as I am dressing up to attend the Business Excellence Awards Celebration.
021 441 026
info@northchamber.co.nz
Dee Field – Digital and Member Support Lead
When I am not onboarding new members and ensuring we offer value to them, you will mostly find me in my happy place working on special projects, marketing, and generally ensuring things run smoothly behind the scenes here at NorthChamber.
Outside of NorthChamber I am a mum of two young girls who keep me busy as a taxi driver and appointment setter. I live in paradise at Waipu, so when I am not at the Chamber I am at the beach, reading a book in the sun, or helping out with local community events.
027 775 5578
office@northchamber.co.nz