Gae has been the record keeper of all Community Foundation activities since the Opotiki Community Foundation began in 2009. She assisted with the transition of all paperwork and professional administration tasks associated with the transition to the Eastern Bay Community Foundation in 2014.

Gae is fully employed as the Executive Assistant and Governance Support Officer at the Opotiki District Council. Gae also assists the Foundation with annual compliance returns.

Gae has a deep and sincere committment to the success of the Eastern Bay Community Foundation and is meticulous in her recording of all actions and activities of the Foundations meetings.

Gae lives in Ohope with her husband Jim, and is the mother of two adult daughters, Courtney & Jenna and the grandmother of two delightful 'new' grandchildren.