About us Our people

We are wholly owned and governed by a registered New Zealand charity, the New Zealand Technology Training Trust, and our board/trustees support the core team to deliver Summer of Tech’s programmes.

 

Our core team is in turn supported by an even bigger team of industry volunteers

 
  • John Clegg

    John Clegg – Founder, Board Chair

    John was one of the founders who dreamed up Summer of Code in 2006. He’s been on the board, volunteering, Co-CEO (2022-23), and picks back up the Board Chair baton in 2024.

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  • Amanda Santos

    Amanda Santos – Board Member

    Amanda has been a supporter & advisor to Summer of Tech since 2012, and Chaired our Board 2016-2019. She brings IT industry, leadership & governance experience.

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  • Evan Wilson portrait

    Evan Wilson - Board Member

    Evan joined the board in 2023. Evan has been an employer and champion of Summer of Tech since 2019. We're excited to welcome his industry and innovation perspective.

  • Mog Nesbitt

    Mog Nesbitt – vCTO

    Mog guides our technology platform development, and helps us discover and share ourr strategies and goals

  • Headshot of Nicky Maaka

    Nicky Maaka - Kaiārahi Māori

    Nicky guides and supports our team's strategic and operational journey with Te Ao Māori.

  • Ruth McDavitt

    Ruth McDavitt – CEO

    A volunteer and supporter since 2009, employee #1 in 2015, Ruth has seen the team and the programme evolve and grow.

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  • Shannon Butson

    Shannon Butson - Candidate Delivery Manager

    Shannon supports our candidates, develops our programme, manages tertiary relationships, and engages with our awesome volunteers.

  • Kate Morten

    Kate Morten - Employer Delivery Manager

    Kate supports employers and sponsors, helping hire, grow and retain tech talent in Aotearoa.

  • Danielle Loyola - Events Coordinator

    Danielle ensures our events are running smoothly for students, industry volunteers, mentors and employers.

  • Alana Gray – Marketing

    Alana Gray – Marketing

    Alana is part of our marketing team moving and shaking and getting the word out about Summer of Tech!