Meet the Committee 2018-19
Fiona Mackenzie
President
InformationBorn and raised in New Zealand but with a latin heart. Outside my day job, you will find me Latin dancing, eating or running Club Latino. I enjoy Almoldovar films, chistes and eating alfajores with my coffee.
Jason Paulin
Vice President
InformationKiwi by birth, Peruvian by heart. Spent 7 years living in Peru. I enjoy Spanish and Latin American culture, food, football and spending time with my wife, daughter and family.
Laurence Jonckheer
Secretary
InformationBorn in Belgium, I spent a lot of time with family in Spain when I was younger. I am a busy bee and a foodie, always out and about socialising.
Sheila Cameron
Treasurer/Membership
InformationBorn in England, Wellington is now my home. I’ve had a long love affair with Spain, it’s language, food and wine, and am now discovering Central and South America. I’ve been honoured to serve on the Committee as Treasurer..
Armando Baudin
Public Relations
InformationBorn in Argentina, I have lived in NZ for 17 years during which time I have been involved in community groups and projects, including the Spanish and Latin American Club and Wellington Access Radio.
pr@clublatino.org.nz
+64 211005825
Silvia Soto-Bussard
Committee Member
InformationBeing a Chilean immigrant in the 1980's I have been able to participate in organizing Club events.Contributing those ideas that come from my Latin American culture and personality during our meetings has been always good fun.
Geoff Cameron
Committee Member
InformationA kiwi by upbringing, I’ve had a long career in forestry. Sheila and I love to travel, and I particularly enjoy the diversity and culture of rural Spain. My command of the Spanish language is such that I can always get a beer!
Chris Corry
Committee Member
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Judith Baez
Committee Member
InformationOriginally from Mexico, I came to NZ 24 years ago. I love movies, music and dancing but my biggest passion is radio broadcasting. I am the voice of Qué Onda! the radio show in Spanish.
Eduardo Larrinaga
Committee Member
InformationLucky to born in Mexico, the high winds bring me to New Zealand in 2017, since then I had been involved in projects to promote the Latin American culture. Fan of comics, games and content creation like radio, video editing and writing, I am very happy to be part of this great team.
Adam Polaczuk
Committee Member
InformationKiwi by birth, Polish by heritage, but Latin via my passion for music and dance. I'm heavily involved in teaching Salsa, Bachata, Brazilian Zouk and enjoy many more. I love sharing my passion and introducing people to a new world.
adam@salsatherapy.co.nz
+64 0211326997