Team
Leadership Team
Tracey Dee
General Manager
I am committed to strengthening engagement in education through practical, community-led leadership. As General Manager of Attendance West, I provide strategic direction and organisational oversight to ensure our services effectively support tamariki, whānau and schools across West Auckland. My focus is building strong partnerships, supporting a capable team, and ensuring sustainable, measurable outcomes that remove barriers to learning. I believe meaningful change happens through collaboration, accountability and a genuine connection to community.
Emily Fisher
Business Manager
I’m passionate about making education accessible to all ākonga.
By strengthening systems, communication and relationships across schools and services, I work to ensure our support is sustainable, practical and community-focused.
Jordan Fruean
Operations Manager
I love my job. I’ve worked with Youth for nearly 20 years and I’ve never had the opportunity to make such a positive impact in the lives of our Youth than in working for Attendance West. Every day we get an opportunity to change the course of someone’s life. Every child needs guidance and we do our best to keep our kids on the right path to have as many choices as possible in their lives.
Advisors
Davita Mohenoa
School Relationship Advisor
I have worked with whānau and rangatahi for over 10 years, from both a social work and youth development lens. I strive to build quality relationships with whānau, rangatahi, schools, services, and the wider community. I believe that the importance of building strong relationships is a key component to achieving success.
Sharlene Poliko
Community Partnerships Advisor
My role here at Attendance West has evolved with the growth of our organisation. No matter the role, we are all a piece of a bigger puzzle. As a parent myself, the most profound part of this job is knowing that we have the ability to alter the course of a young person’s life. I consider it a privilege and also a responsibility to help them see how bright their future could be.
Jayde Mason
Inter-Agency Advisor
I have been working at Attendance West since the organisation started, which has given me an overall view on the state of attendance in our community. Through working in the admin space, and across multiagency tables I have confidence in supporting whanau not only with their children’s attendance, but the wellbeing of the family.
Complex Needs Advisor
Complex Needs Advisor
I support our work in the family harm space by helping schools understand the challenges many families face. I work alongside whānau with empathy, exploring support options and encouraging engagement with services to reduce barriers so tamariki can return to school and rebuild safe, stable routines.
Catchment Leads
Nav Papali'i
Massey | Hobsonville |Kaipara
Catchment Lead
I am deeply passionate about empowering our youth and guiding them through every step of their journey. I firmly believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed, and I am dedicated to working hand-in-hand with schools, communities, and partners to create meaningful opportunities for our tamariki. To inspire and uplift the next generation, ensuring they have the tools, support, and encouragement needed to follow their dreams, overcome challenges, and make a lasting, positive impact on the world around them.
Soul Amosa
Waitakere | Henderson | Rutherford
Catchment Lead
I feel privileged to serve as a Case Manager and Team Lead, working closely with the young generation and their families. My role allows me to guide them through life’s toughest lessons and emphasise the importance of education. It is incredibly rewarding to provide hope and support for our tamariki and families in the West Auckland region, helping them navigate challenges and seize opportunities for growth.
Lisa Anisi
Avondale | Green Bay | Kelston
Catchment Lead
With a deep-rooted passion for empowering young people, I am dedicated to guiding and supporting the youth in our communities as they navigate life’s challenges. My goal as a mentor is to provide a safe space where young people can build confidence, develop strong values, and realise their full potential. Through encouragement, guidance, and understanding, I believe every young person has the ability to thrive and make a positive impact on the world around them.
Case Managers
Dan Baker
Case Manager
Being born and raised in Te Atatu, I am deeply passionate and invested in seeing our community thrive. As a community connector my role gives me the opportunity to give back and build trusted relationships within Te Atatu and the greater West Auckland region.
Mark Ieremia
Case Manager
In my years of working for Attendance West, attendance has become more than just going to school. It’s about building a future for our young people and showing them that whatever they strive for, they can achieve. That’s why I love doing this job.
Joe Faumui
Case Manager
I have a passion for supporting and helping the West Auckland community. Born and raised out West, I have a deep connection here. I love being able to connect with and support families in need. I know how hard life can be, and helping to lighten the burden for struggling families is what drives me every morning.
Marley Fruean
Case Manager
Growing up and living in Ranui all my life, I recognise that the foundation of a community is, in fact, the community. As a Pathway Advisor I hope to ensure that the future of our communities is built on a strong foundation. Reconnecting our younger generation is perhaps the most important step in this process and guiding our disconnected youth back into education is how I intend to strengthen the foundation of our future.
Beau Cortdz
Case Manager
I have had the privilege to work with youth from all backgrounds for the past 6 years and sharing my life experiences with most who can relate to how I was raised. Working in this space has always been a passion of mine to give back to the leaders of tomorrow and create safe spaces for rangatahi who don’t get to experience that often. I love what I do and I am grateful to be in a position to serve others in the community.
Josh Phillips
Case Manager
As a Case Manager I serve the role, the role does not serve me and as such, I come into this whānau with mātauranga (knowledge) that will serve its kaupapa (purpose). A tremendous opportunity to inspire the aspirations of rangatahi, whānau and hapori of the West.
Upwards and into infinity (Cpt. Light Buzzyear).
Sanalio Kaihau
Case Manager
Malo e lelei. I am honoured to join the Attendance West team. I have a strong passion for supporting our young people and their families, and I am committed to contributing positively to the important work we do. I look forward to working with the team to help our tamariki discover their purpose and guide them toward pathways that enable them to achieve their goals.
Youth Mentors
Ferris Partsch
Youth Mentor
I am passionate about working with youth, combining a background in construction and youth mentoring to bring practical skills, leadership, and encouragement. Anchored by my faith, I strive to lead with integrity, purpose, and compassion. My goal is to help young people build strong foundations for their future and reach their full potential.
Lai Lokeni
Youth Mentor
I am an experienced youth development practitioner with a background in youth justice and community-based support. My work focuses on strengthening youth participation, wellbeing, and positive outcomes through relationship-based, culturally grounded practice.
Danny Bernard
Youth Mentor
Proudly raised in Ranui for over 30 years, I’m deeply connected to our West Auckland community. As a father of three handsome boys and one beautiful girl, I’m driven by family, purpose, and the belief that our rangatahi hold the future in their hands. Through my role with Attendance West, I’m passionate about guiding and empowering young people to make positive choices and realize their potential. When I’m not working, I recharge through coaching rugby league, chilling with the family, and a good round of golf.