Staff Profiles

Chris Cole

Chris is the Learning Differences Advisor for the Trust. In this role she oversees the main programmes, Dyslexia Support South and Growing Stars, plus other initiatives that have been developed. In all her roles she provides expert information, understanding and support to parents, caregivers and organisations with on learning differences.

Chris also is Dyslexia Specialist with her own coaching and training businesses, Unique Minds and Unlock Innovation Ltd and an author of the child’s book about learning differences ‘All a Part of Me’.

She lives in Invercargill with her husband Steve and is Mum to four boys. She enjoys travelling, going to the gym and reading crime novels.

Chris is driven by a passion to ensure everyone feels valued and accepted for who they truly are. She is dedicated to helping individuals and organisations recognise the immense value in dyslexic thinking.

Emma Kini

Emma is our Board Secretary (part-time) and is responsible for Trust Board administration including meeting agendas and minutes and policy reviews. She lives in Bluff with her husband Jack, and when she is not working enjoys travelling, the outdoors and supporting the All Blacks, Silver Ferns and Black Caps in their sporting endeavours.