Staff
TAUTAI TRUST MANAGER
Christina Jeffery was appointed to the fulltime role of Trust Manager in mid 2007 having filled the role in an acting capacity when required. Prior to her appointment Christina held a part time position as Tautai’s Communications Manager from early 2004.
Christina completed her Masters degree in History in 2005, having completed her Bachelor of Arts at Auckland University with a double major in Maori and History in 2003. This academic work built on her established interests and commitment to the community and the course of studies selected encompassed strong practical and interpersonal skills. Her employment roles since then have been self-managed and broad ranging in management and event implementation positions for two organisations.
Prior to her university studies Christina’s other experience included work in New Zealand for a representation company which involved handling the publicity and public relations for Hong Kong, Macau, and Anaheim as tourist destinations. Christina has been a supporter of Tautai since its inception and also brings that long period of contact with pacific artists to the role.
TAUTAI ARTS SUPPORT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Marlaina Key is a multi-media artist of Samoan descent who has worked as a part time Arts Administrator for Tautai since February 2009. She graduated from Whitecliffe College of Art & Design in 2005 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in painting. As well as her work at Tautai, Marlaina works on her own art practice and has taken part in a number of exhibitions. She was also contracted to co-ordinate the Arts Pasifika Awards for Creative New Zealand in 2009.
Marlaina has primary responsibility for the member and contact database and is the initial responder to requests for information and assistance. Marlaina also carries out the general office administration and helps maintain the archives of information held about artists and their exhibitions.