Rachel Kelleher

Rachel Kelleher possesses extensive experience in community and environmental management, currently serving as Community Director at Auckland Council since October 2013. Kelleher has held multiple key positions within the council, including Alternate Controller for Auckland Emergency Management, General Manager of Environmental Services, Manager of Regional Parks, and Biodiversity Manager. In addition to work at Auckland Council, Kelleher has been a Group Fitness Instructor at YMCA of Auckland Inc since January 2015 and previously held the role of Conservation Support/Partnerships Manager at the Department of Conservation from September 2008 to October 2013. Kelleher holds a Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Science and Technology in the same field, both obtained from The University of Waikato.