Transparent, community-grounded governance.
Youth & Community Sexual Health Promotion Aotearoa is an emerging charitable trust (CC58012) founded by Shailesh Bagwe, who also serves as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees. Our governance structure brings together community, education and public-health voices grounded in accountability and youth wellbeing.
Trust & Governance
Youth & Community Sexual Health Promotion Aotearoa is being developed through a community-focused governance structure focused on youth wellbeing, accessibility, and evidence-informed education.
- Board of Trustees — five trustees appointed in line with our charitable trust deed, chaired by the Founder.
- Governance structure — designed for transparency, accountability and community representation.
- Community-led development — decisions shaped in partnership with those we serve.
Registered Charitable Trust · CC58012 · Founded by Shailesh Bagwe
Shailesh Bagwe
Founder, Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Through Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust, I have had the privilege of supporting initiatives that strengthen communities, empower young people, and create opportunities for positive change.
Our commitment has always been to education, wellbeing, and ensuring that individuals have access to the support and knowledge they need to thrive. We believe strong communities are built through connection, understanding, and a shared commitment to lifting others up.
Youth & Community Sexual Health Promotion Aotearoa reflects these values by working toward accessible, culturally responsive, and evidence-informed wellbeing education for rangatahi and communities across Aotearoa.
As Founder of Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, I am proud to support initiatives that seek to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of young people and the communities they belong to.
Shailesh Bagwe
Founder, Aoturoa Academy Charitable Trust
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Our trustees bring together community, education, and public-health expertise to guide the kaupapa with accountability and integrity.
Shailesh Bagwe
Founder & Chairperson
Chair
Qing Wang
Trustee
Raj Singh
Trustee
Yuese Chen
Trustee
Kerrin Leoni
Trustee
Interested in supporting our governance or future advisory work? Get in touch.
Steering Group
Established · Welcoming new membersWe have an established steering group that supports strategic planning, programme development, and community engagement — and we warmly welcome new members as the initiative continues to grow.
- Established core group guiding day-to-day kaupapa
- Open to new members across health, education and community sectors
- Youth wellbeing and education focus at the heart of every decision
Interested in joining the steering group? Get in touch.
Project Team
Alex Stephanie Amboy
Project Lead & Lead Educator
Alex Stephanie Amboy leads the development of the initiative, focusing on youth wellbeing, sexual health literacy, community outreach, and education development across Auckland.
alex.amboy@aoturoaacademy.org.nzA small team with a wide kaupapa.
We are an early-stage initiative and our team is intentionally lean. As the kaupapa grows, we expect to welcome additional educators, advisors, and youth voices — always in step with the communities we serve.