Sue Plowman

Co-chair

Sue’s background is working in the community sector and union movement. Sue is currently Group Quality Manager at Lifewise - a community development organisation which provides housing and social service, health and disability, mental health and addiction, and family services. Previously she was Business Systems and Information Manager at Youthline, a youth development NGO. Sue was General Manager at Auckland Disability Law (ADL) for seven years. ADL is a community law centre which provides disability related legal service and activities for disabled people and within the community.

Sue has a strong commitment to social justice and is a human rights advocate. She believes voluntary work can be a key driver for people to gain skills and experience, plus to participate in and contribute to their community.

Sue has held governance roles over the years in the disability and community sectors. She also worked in the union movement in management, campaign and education roles. Sue holds a Masters of Social Science degree from the University of Waikato.