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

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

Penny White

Marketing Manager

With expertise in Marketing and a passion for not-for-profit work, I find immense fulfillment in the meaningful impact Mobility Dogs has on those in need. As a lifelong dog lover, the ethos of transforming lives through specially trained canines resonates deeply.

Phone: 0211 589 606

Kathy Peake – BVSc, DVCSc, DLDT

CHAIR