Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive

Sarah joined the Little Miracles Trust in 2024, proud to be giving back to a charity that supported her and her family throughout their NICU journey.

Her sons, Cormac and Ziggy were born at 34 weeks after a Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome pregnancy. Ziggy died before delivery, and Mac spent several weeks in Wellington NICU. As a result, Sarah and her family are passionate supporters of the Little Miracles Trust and SANDS NZ, having experienced firsthand the difference their support makes.

Sarah started out as a scientist and has a PhD in medical genetics. She soon swapped the lab for not-for-profit sector leadership, and sits on a number of boards – including Dyspraxia New Zealand: another small organisation that does fantastic mahi across Aotearoa!

Outside of the Trust, Sarah is mum to thriving high-schooler Cormac, and his older brothers: Isaac & Rufus. Her partner Stephen and two SPCA rescue dogs round out the household. To unwind, she loves cinema, walking the dogs on Wellington’s beautiful beaches, and swimming.