Ness is the the Centre for Church Leadership Operations Lead and Laidlaw Events Manager. Her dual role is to ensure the smooth running of both the Centre and all public Laidlaw events.

Ness has worked in the non-profit sector for over 20 years, mostly in large scale Event & Project Management, for NZ organisations such as Youth for Christ, World Vision and Parenting Place. Whether it be Leadership Conferences or Parent-child adventure camps, International tours or Relationship retreats, Ness’ first love is to deliver with excellence while creating a great experience for all involved.

Ness has lived in a few places but now calls Mangere Bridge home. She is a proud Aunty to four nephews and a niece and attends Valley Road Church in Mt Eden. Ness loves to spend her downtime with family and close friends preferably at the beach.