Jody Wilson

General Manager

Working for Mobility Dogs brings together my interest in disability issues, my academic work (Biological/Social Anthropology and Social Science for Public Health) and now, working with people whose reality is the lived experience of disability.

Phone: (027) 700 7017

Corinna Cooper

Auckland Senior Trainer

I’ve worked as a vet nurse, zookeeper and detector-dog handler, but Mobility Dogs brings together my love of dogs and people. I co-ordinate and support our puppy raisers, manage vet visits and support the training team. I feel privileged to be making a positive difference in people’s lives.

Phone: (021) 241 4098

Veronica Garcia Gil

Hamilton Senior Trainer

I started training dogs in 1994 and have been supporting Mobility Dogs since 2010 as a puppy raiser and as the Hamilton Coordinator. I have a Masters in Animal behaviour and am passionate about animal training, enrichment, and welfare. Now as a Senior Canine Handler, my desire to directly assist people with disabilities while following my passion for training dogs has become a reality.

Phone: (027) 700 9656

Grant Reid

Senior Trainer Southern Lakes

I have raised puppies for many years, and after retiring to New Zealand, I have continued this work with Mobility Dogs. I train the puppies, along with conducting monthly puppy meetings, train existing and new puppy raisers, and I also place fully-trained dogs with disabled clients. 

Phone: 021 288 2660

Toni Durant

Fundraising Manager

With more than 23 years of experience in the fundraising sector and a lifelong love for animals – especially dogs – joining Mobility Dogs feels like the perfect fit. Through fundraising, it’s incredibly rewarding to help improve the lives of people with disabilities partnered with our specially trained dogs. This role is a natural extension of both my professional interests and personal values – it’s so much more than just a job.

Phone: (021) 375 798

Dianne Armstrong CBE, FFINZ

Funding & Grants Coordinator

I have worked in the charitable sector for many years and income generation for great causes is my passion.  I am a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of NZ and involved with many groups working to support Management and Governance structures in charities. For many years I volunteered as a puppy walker and am always amazed at the amazing gift these animals bring with a wag to humans.

Phone: 027 274 6545

Kathy Peake – BVSc, DVCSc, DLDT

CHAIR