Lisa Er – (Founder; Leader; Treasurer). Born in England, Lisa arrived in New Zealand age 16. She graduated from Auckland Teachers College and taught for 14 years. She founded Lisa’s Healthy Foods (Lisa’s Hummus) andwon the ASB Business Woman of the Year for Auckland in 2000, and ‘Her Business’ Woman of the Year for North Island in 2001. After selling the business Lisa became involved in Green politics, standing as a candidate in Mt Roskill in 2008. In 2005 she and Dr Tony Minervino began a weekly speakers forum, which still continues, fortnightly now, (owing to time pressure). Lisa’s full profile is on the website: http://old.theawarenessparty.com/?page_id=678
Sally Mabelle – (Spokesperson.; Advisory Committee) Sally is an international speaker,author,executive coach, and a dual citizen of the U.S.A and New Zealand. Sally is the President of the National Speakers Association of New Zealand (Auckland Chapter). She motivates her clients to express their ‘voice of leadership’ and to communicate successfully with more ‘leadership presence’ whether speaking to or leading large groups or with individuals. Her formal credentials include a B.A. with honours in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from The University of Virginia, a certificate for 325 hours of training in Spiritual Psychology from The University of Santa Monica, and a Masters Degree in Education (M.Ed.) from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. http://www.sallymabelle.com/
Dr Tony Minervino – ( Spokesperson; Advisory Committee) Tony was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut in New England, USA. He received his education at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. (B.S.-Psychology), University of Virginia (Pre- Med), Western Evangelical Seminary (Theology), and New York College of Chiropractic (D.C. – Doctor of Chiropractic). He also has a strong background in metaphysics, comparative religions, anthropology, philosophy, and consciousness and awareness technologies. He currently works as a chiropractor, healer, and teacher of self empowerment and healing technologies in Auckland NZ. http://www.thehealingbusiness.com/drtonyminervino.html
Murray Stentiford – (Advisory Committee.) Murray is the National Education Coordinator of the Theosophical Society in New Zealand. He holds a MSc in Physics and a Diploma of Management with the New Zealand Institute of Management. He has extensive experience in scientific and engineering projects in industry, in control systems and high power electrical contract work. In former years, Murray has been a professional musician, in both classical and jazz environments. In recent years he has been concentrating on ‘not for-profit’ work.
Robyn Michael – Organisation. Robyn is a registered nurse who after a long career in Coronary Care Unit nursing, moved into natural healthcare. She now is working in both areas. Having grown up on a farm, Robyn has always had a deep love for the land, the planet and its creatures. She has lead tour groups to Peru and Egypt. These tours always have a strong spiritual focus. Robyn is an active member of several spiritual groups, and integrative healthcare groups.
The committee consists of representatives from business, the arts, personal development, and health. All members have skills in organising, and have a passionate concern for the future of this planet environmentally, spiritually, socially and economically. We also have a great group of helpers, advisers and supporters.
