I lead the operational side of Basalt Solutions. I’m an experienced investigator with a background in education. Before launching Basalt Solutions I enjoyed more than 11 years with New Zealand Police. And before policing, I was a school teacher, after gaining a Bachelor of Arts and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching. 

In the New Zealand Police, I was promoted to the rank of detective sergeant. While working as a detective, I obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in International Security. I led investigations into every type of behaviour imaginable – from homicides and sexual offences to fraud and corruption. When I first joined the Criminal Investigation Branch, I spent several years investigating a complex fraud targetting vulnerable elderly people all over New Zealand. I was involved in several investigations into allegations of misconduct and corruption within the public and private sectors. My most recent role involved leading multi-disciplinary multi-agency investigations into transnational organised crime.

Since launching Basalt Solutions, I’ve investigated allegations of historic sexual abuse, bullying and harassment, fraud, discrimination, corruption, privacy breaches and more in the education, non-profit and commercial sectors. I’ve delivered training and coaching to a range of clients and have worked across New Zealand and Australia. 

Basalt Solutions is a platform for me to work out my beliefs and values with clients who share my desire to see people treated fairly. When I’m not working in my business, I enjoy staying active, reading and chatting over a coffee, craft beer or red wine (not all at the same time).