Board Members

Our Board Members

Kari Graber – Board Chair

Kari joined the YMCA Board in July 2021. Kari holds multiple director positions in the Southland area and is passionate about our community and young people. Kari is a member of the Marketing Association of New Zealand and also has a background in policy. She has worked for local and national governments here and abroad. She brings with her a multitude of governance and marketing skills and a passion for Southland.

Bridget-Mary McGown

Bridget-Mary joined the Y Southland Board in 2002. During this time, Bridget-Mary has seen The Y change and evolve to meet the needs of our community to ensure that the Y is here for the benefit of generations to come. Steeped in history and tradition it is the Y’s ability to build on this, yet change to remain relevant in today’s world that has kept her actively involved in the Y both locally and nationally. Bridget- Mary works in the area of change management and has a varied and wide background across the health, disability and community service sectors gained in both New Zealand and the UK. Bridget-Mary was awarded a life membership in 2019 for her significant service to the YMCA in Southland.

Megan Clark

Megan joined the Board in mid 2022. She is a Chartered Accountant specialising in management reporting and forecasting, and is a Partner at McCulloch and Partners. She is passionate about the agri sector and about giving back to the community - two areas she says go hand in hand. Megan also has a young family which keeps her busy.