Kahu Youth are delighted to introduce Anna Booth, our new Operations Director.  Anna joins the organisation with a wealth of knowledge in the empowerment and delivery of programs for youth, having managed at another charity, Inclusion Foundation for over a decade.

Anna started her career in the charity sector starting out in 2009 as a Dance Educator, teaching a small group of kids with Down syndrome. Word spread and classes grew, and the dance program was formalised as a charity called emotion21 (now Inclusion Foundation).

During her time at Inclusion Foundation she took on a multitude of roles – often at the same time! As Artistic Director she took great pride in creating meaningful opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities including; International performance tours to India and South Africa, collaborations with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Cira and The Australian Ballet School and new innovative programs to meet the community's needs. More recently as emotion21’s Manager she led the community with care though covid lockdowns, launching virtual classes to allow people with Down Syndrome from across Australia to stay connected and moving. Anna has a Dip. of Leadership and Management. 

Anna is a passionate and highly skilled individual that will bring leadership, mentorship, enthusiasm and drive to the Kahu Youth team. We are truly grateful to have Anna onboard at Kahu Youth and can’t wait to see what 2022 brings! Anna can be contacted via [email protected] and looks forward to meeting Kahu Youth's community supporters and partners very soon.