Our people

Harmony Pasifika is supported by an experienced board with an impressive breadth of professional backgrounds and a talented team of people with qualifications in the fields of counselling, psychology, social work, peer support, and teaching. Everyone in our team is trained in group leadership and therapy, our particular speciality is working with groups to achieve lasting change.

We work under a whānau ora kaupapa, where our team becomes a part of our client’s extended family for a time. We are privileged to work with individuals, groups, communities and family networks throughout the country.

Our board

  • Pauline Fakalata – Chairperson
  • Henele Taufalele
  • Rangiwhaiuru Brian Andrews
  • Viliami Tutone
  • Junior Laulala

Our team

You can learn more about our team by visiting our Meet the Team page.

Kilisitina (Tina) Dawber
CEO | Counsellor | Social Worker
Aleki Dawber
Clinical Director | Psychologist
Angela Cocker
General Manager
Celestine Vave
Administration/Key worker
Tai Semisi
Provisional Lead Counsellor
Isoa Kanongata’a
Keyworker/group animator
Ilalio Leo Fuga
Peer Support Specialist
Ben Teh
Keyworker
Aashish Raj
Keyworker/group animator
Haleni (Leni) Dawber
Youth animator