Our team
Chief Executive Officer
Victoria Smith
Victoria joined UpsideDowns in January 2023 and is thrilled to be part of such a great charitable trust. She’s worked in education for over 20 years, both International and Domestic, from Kindergarten to Adult, and her foundations in ESOL (English as a Second Language) and Second Language Acquisition instilled the importance of Communication skills that remain at the core of all she does. Born in the North-East of England, she moved to New Zealand in 2007 and now lives in West Auckland with her husband, daughter, and furry best friend, Sam the spoodle.
Accounts & Membership Administrator
Beatrice (Bea) Traub
Bea has been working for UpsideDowns since 2017 providing part-time administration support whilst raising her three beautiful children, including Emma who rocks an extra chromosome. She lives in Te Atatu Peninsula where she maintains a flourishing garden.
Fundraising and Digital Media Manager
Adrian Hatwell
Adrian joined the UpsideDowns team following more than a decade working as a journalist in the print media industry. Raised in the Waikato, Adrian now calls Tāmaki Makaurau home, where he enjoys experiencing the diverse arts and culture scene with his young teen, Hunter. Passionate about youth empowerment, Adrian adores working with UpsideDowns’ members and feels privileged to play a role in their communication journeys.