Brent Gardner

He Huarahi Oranga (A Road to Wellness) – Using Solution Focus in a pluralistic and bi-cultural meta-framework. 

Counsellor, Educator, and Life Member of ASFA. A respected voice in the Solution-Focused community, Brent brings decades of experience as a counsellor, supervisor, and educator. A founding figure in ASFA’s early days, he continues to champion Solution-Focused practice through supervision, training, and research.

Sharon Shea

Whāngaihia Kia Tipu, Kia Puāwai - Braiding kaupapa Māori and neuroscience to deliver improved outcomes to Oranga Tamariki caregivers

Nationally respected figure in Māori health and
systems transformation. With Māori knowledge and
global expertise - including a Distinction from
Oxford - Sharon leads transformative work in health
strategy, outcomes, and indigenous wellbeing.
Sharon is an award-winning advocate, and a
passionate voice for intergenerational change.