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.
Iwi - Te Whānau-ā-Apanui
Tongan Descent
If you have any questions about sport please contact Natasha:
natasha@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or phone 022 584 9667
ALyssa diamond-lord
SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Alyssa graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation; majoring in Health and Physical Education. Through her experience working in Outdoor Education, she developed a passion for working with youth and understanding of disability sport. Alyssa’s primary role is delivering our junior programmes (under 21 year olds) and term-based programmes along with connecting with our community.
Iwi - Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga
If you have any questions about programmes please contact Alyssa: alyssa@disabilitysportauckland.co.nz or 027 278 7002
MARCUS JONES
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION 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