OUR STAFF

NATASHA BARBER
acting ceo &
SPORT DEVELOPMENT MANAGEr

Natasha has been involved in Sport, Community Health and Wellbeing most of her career. Her passion is to ensure that everyone has the option to participate fully in adaptable and accessible sporting, recreation and play opportunities. Natasha is looking forward to strengthening our partnerships with Regional and National sporting organisations and engaging in community collaborations that further Disability Sport Auckland’s connections and enhance the lives of all those with a disability wanting to participate in sport.

If you have any questions about sport please contact Natasha:
natasha@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or phone 022 584 9667

ALEISHA RITCHIE
SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Aleisha graduated from university with a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation; majoring in Exercise Science and Nutrition. She found her passion for disability sport in 2019 through a university placement and never looked back. Aleisha's primary role is delivering our junior programmes (under 21 years old) and term-based programmes along with connecting with our families.

If you have any questions about programmes please contact Aleisha: aleisha@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or 027 278 7002

MARCUS JONES
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONs MANAGER

Marcus graduated from university with a Bachelor of Business; majoring in Marketing. Through his experiences he developed a passion and understanding of disability sport. He now wishes to utilise his experience to grow the Disability Sport Auckland brand and promote the programmes and events on offer.

If you have any questions about marketing and communications please contact Marcus: marcus@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or phone 021 152 6870

MARIA CENIZA
SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Maria graduated from the University of Auckland studying a Bachelor of Science; majoring in Exercise Science. She has been involved in a lot of volunteer work where she found her passion in the disability space. Maria's primary role is delivering our junior programmes (under 21 years old) and term-based programmes along with connecting with our community.

If you have any questions about programmes please contact Maria: maria@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or phone 022 026 9228

Anju graduated from university with a Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in Administration and Finance. Through her experiences she developed a passion and understanding of disability sport. Now she wishes to utilise her experience and knowledge to help Disability Sport Auckland. Her primary role is to deliver administration and finance support for DSA.   

If you have any questions about accounts administration please email anju@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or phone (09) 270 2503

anju bala
office manager