Kirsty is a passionate supporter of both Recreation Aotearoa and the recreation industry. She brings over 20 years’ experience in aquatics and recreation to her role on the Board.  

As Director/General Manager of Operations at Community Leisure Management (CLM) and Trustee of Community Leisure Charitable Trust, Kirsty is directly involved in business development, governance, and strategic planning. She is also skilled in operations, health and safety, human resources, and facility management. She has been involved in PoolSafe and an advisory support for the operation of the Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Ōtautahi.

Kirsty won the Recreation Aotearoa Emerging Leader in 2010 and the Paul Stuart Memorial Award in 2019.