We’re proud to introduce four new members to the Taranaki Foundation Distribution Committee: Callum Williamson, Jane James, Angela Kerehoma, and Jacq Dwyer.

They join existing committee members Ainsley Luscombe (Chair), Maree Schumacher, Wainui Bedford, Ross Fulton, Riley McGregor, and Theresa Cayley.

Our Distribution Committee plays a vital role in maintaining a strong connection with the community, ensuring all Taranaki Foundation grants are made in alignment with the aspirations of our donors and the needs of our region.

“We’re pleased to welcome our newest committee members. Each brings valuable insight, fresh ideas, and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of our region. It’s a privilege to have them on board, and we thank them, along with all our committee members, for their dedication to helping the Foundation create real and lasting impact across Taranaki.” –  Ainsley Luscombe, Distribution Committee Chair.

Meet Our New Members

Callum Williamson

Callum is the General Manager of Conductive Education Taranaki, where he leads a team supporting children with high needs through a whānau-centred and child-focused approach. He also chairs New Plymouth Injury Safe (NPiS), an organisation promoting safety and injury prevention in the region.

Deeply committed to community wellbeing, Callum sees his role on the Distribution Committee as an opportunity to apply his governance experience and local knowledge to help ensure funding is distributed fairly and effectively. He is inspired by the Foundation’s focus on sustainable giving and is passionate about contributing to long-term impact in Taranaki.

Jane James

Jane is the Community Partnerships Manager at OMV. She brings with her a strong background in evaluating and supporting community initiatives, with a focus on strategic alignment and impact. Jane currently volunteers on the Friends of Oakura School Committee and On the House, and previously supported the Taranaki Women’s Refuge Runway Event.

She is passionate about creating a thriving and inclusive Taranaki and is looking forward to contributing her skills and experience to the Foundation’s mission of empowering stronger communities through impactful giving.

Angela Kerehoma

Angela is a passionate advocate for rural and South Taranaki communities, with a focus on long-term strategies that support community infrastructure and outcomes grounded in a Māori philosophy of wellbeing: wai & aki (water and environment), kāinga (home), and mātauranga (knowledge).

Angela brings extensive governance experience, including roles as Co-Chair of Ōkahu Inuāwai Hapū, Chair of Aotearoa Pā Trustee Committee, Chair of Tūtenganahau Incorporated Charity, and involvement with the PKW Trust. She is committed to supporting projects that offer real, wraparound support and help communities thrive.

Jacq Dwyer

Jacq is deeply involved in community life in South Taranaki. She currently serves on the Waipipi Windfarm Allocation Committee, is Chairperson of both the Pātea Community Board and Pātea Historical Society, and is Treasurer and Secretary of the Alton Hall Committee.

Jacq strongly believes in the power of funding to transform communities. “Financial grants to worthy organisations make such a difference to our community,” she says. “Being part of an organisation like Taranaki Foundation that allocates funds is incredibly worthwhile.”

To find out more about our team, please visit Our People page.

The image above was taken at our Welcome Meeting on 13 May 2025.
Top row (left to right): Maree Schumacher, Jane James, Riley McGregor, Angela Kerehoma, Callum Williamson, Jacq Dywer. Bottom row (left to right): Theresa Cayley, Ainsley Luscombe (Chair), Ross Fulton. Absent from photo: Wainui Bedford.