IWIN’s Board of Trustees
Dr. Forough Amin
Founder & Chairperson
With a PhD in Discourse Studies and a passion for women’s rights, I founded Iranian Women in NZ (IWIN) in 2020. As a migrant woman who arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 2015, I faced numerous challenges. Driven by my experiences, I created IWIN as a safe space for Farsi-speaking women to connect, share, and grow together. My goal was to foster a supportive community where women could empower each other and thrive.
Theresa Christie
Board Member & Treasurer
Married with four children, and ten grandchildren. Background in Education, Training & Employment, and Adult Community Education. Teacher of religious studies and student for a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Marriage and Families and Bachelor in Applied Environmental Studies. Certificate in Marriage and Families. Chair for Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, served on various adult community education boards, Treasurer for Te Huruhi Marae Trust – Ngati Mahia. Managing Director of NineteenSixtyNine Ltd Business Consultancy.
Laura Sànchez
Board Member
Originally from Mexico, I’ve dedicated over a decade to medicine, specializing in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry. Since 2016, Auckland has been my home.
With a background in the NGO sector, I currently serve as the Service Manager for the Maternal Mental Health Service, where my passion lies in supporting the mental well-being of women and children. Combining cultural insight with clinical proficiency, I strive to foster compassion and inclusivity in both professional and community settings.