Julie Nelson
Board Chair, Blueprint for Learning and Te Pou and Executive Chair, Wise Trust
Julie has vast knowledge and experience in the areas of governance, infrastructure services, leading complex services and development of community-based solutions.
Julie is a strong advocate for quality housing and effective wrap-around support services for our most vulnerable people. She is proud of the pioneering role she has played in bringing Housing First to New Zealand.
As co-founder and previous joint chief executive of the Wise Group, Julie was involved in founding Te Pou. She now holds various governance roles throughout the group.
“We’re focused on imagining fresh possibilities for people and to do this we must play our part and drive system change.”
