Stephen Blyth is a self-employed advisor working with government agencies and community organisations. He specialises in capacity building projects, focusing on ICT. Prior to becoming self-employed Stephen worked for 15 years in paid and unpaid roles within community organisations and government. This has included management and advisory roles with the Ministry of Social Development, Department of Internal Affairs, Families Commission and Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand. When not online, Stephen can be seen cycling around Wellington, spending time with family and friends, or tilling the soil. Blog: www.commonknowledge.net.nz

Tom is a founding Trustee of Wellington 2020, arriving with a history of being a user of the (now National 2020) Trust's services - in particular as a webmaster for several community groups using the Wellington Community Net.

Carol became a Trustee to support the work undertaken by Wellington 2020 and help extend its reach in the Wellington region. Carol retains a direct interest as an Associate Trustee and mentor on business strategies and Community ICT directions.

Carol’s background is in management and strategic leadership in the public and related sectors, and has considerable experience in working at board and governance levels. She works as a professional company director and undertakes contract work at the management level. Previously Carol ran the Consumer Affairs Ministry for six years, and was the Chief Executive of Local Government New Zealand, the collective policy advocacy body for all councils in the country. Carol is a registered Justice of the Peace and member of the JP Association's Executive Committee.

Carol’s considerable management skills and business experience have enabled Wellington 2020 to develop and maintain a leading role in growing the ICT connectedness, and developing the social capital of the many and diverse communities that make up the Wellington region.

Cathi had a long association with the Trust through her 12-year connection to WCN  during her time at Funding Information Service in Wellington.  She has a strong  belief in the role of community organisations to solve problems for one another and is in awe of the impact Wellington ICT has had and continues to have in the nation's capital. She is also director of a small ICT company in Wellington whose  clients are mainly in the not-for-profit sector.

Cathi has returned to the UK where she is pursuing her interest in making data speak volumes through inspired analysis. Though physically remote, modern technology and careful manipulation of time zones enables her to continue to participate and work towards the Trust's vision.

Douglas brings to Wellington 2020 an extensive background in education, and a particular interest in the use of IT. He joined Wellington 2020 as an Associate Trustee with the aim of employing his education-related expertise and experience to help with Community ICT education roles.

Douglas is currently employed as a senior IT consultant in the Ministry of education. He has produced and presented a number of papers and reports on IT in education.