Raewynne is a proud New Zealander deeply connected to her whānau and iwi of Ngāti Tuwharetoa. Raised and educated in the scenic Coromandel on the Coromandel Peninsula, she brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team.
Raewynne has extensive experience in the philanthropic sector, managing philanthropic, private, and public investments to support purpose-driven organisations. Her career began in government, later transitioning to the community-based philanthropic sector, allowing her to work in both rural and urban settings to help communities achieve their goals.
Known for her positivity and warmth, Raewynne excels in relationship development, stakeholder management, and community engagement. She has a proven track record of positively impacting communities, from small rural youth groups to significant capital projects. As a leader in community engagement programmes, she has demonstrated a strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Joining the Giving Architects team, Raewynne brings invaluable knowledge and commitment to supporting our diverse, dispersed, and multicultural communities.
Outside of her professional life, Raewynne is the proud mother of two remarkable wahine toa (strong women) who are forging their own paths in Aotearoa. She is also an adventurous walker, always seeking new challenges and exploring new places to stay active.
Raewynne holds a Bachelor of Business Studies with a major in Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology.