Meet the Team
The team at NZDA are always happy to help! Please see below for NZDA staff contact details.
Sam Russell
Personal Assistant
PA to Mo Amso.
NZDA Board and Advisory Council administration.
Email: Sam Russell
Ami Gilchrist
Director [Membership Services]
Provision and development of membership services.
Management of key relationships/partnerships
Staff management.
Email: Ami Gilchrist
Jenny Norris
Director [Education]
Development of NZDA educational activities.
Graeme Ting
Director [Clinical Governance]
Management of the NZDA Clinical Governance Framework.
Email: Graeme Ting
Annelise Scrimgeour
NZDA - Colgate Oral Health Promotion Manager
Management of NZDA oral health promotion activities.
Liaison with schools, media and health sector to promote oral health.
Email: Annelise Scrimgeour
Kirsten McCarthy
Website & Publications Manager
Design and production of NZDA publications.
NZDA website & branding.
Email: Kirsten McCarthy

Jill Watson
Accounts & Membership Administrator
Accounts for NZDA and:
- NZ Dental Research Foundation Trust
- Auckland Dental Association
- Auckland Centre for Dental Education
NZDA Membership administration.
Dental Protection Membership Administration.
Email: Jill Watson
Caryn Lim
Events & Education Co-ordinator
Dental Assisting Course administration & enquiries.
Professional Development administration & enquiries..
Liaison with course providers.
Email: Caryn Lim
Michael Colhoun
Senior Communications Advisor
NZDA Communications
Media enquiries - Contact Michael directly on 021 0265 4083
Public relations
Email: Michael Colhoun
Vacancy
Office Administrator
Administrative support for staff.
General and Dental Assistant enquiries.
NZDA merchandise.
Room bookings.
Email: NZDA
Rob Beaglehole (Part-time/Off-site)
NZDA Sugary Drinks Spokesperson
Contact via Michael Colhoun
Email: Michael Colhoun
NZDA Access to Care Spokesperson (vacancy)
Contact via Michael Colhoun
Email: Michael Colhoun

Dr David Crum ONZM
Director of Indemnity Services
Dental Protection Case Management & enquiries.
Email: David Crum