Olivia Egerton

“I’m the winner of the 2020 Institute of Directors First Steps in Governance Award, and I’m really looking forward to this opportunity with Ronald McDonald House South Island. The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members. From an early age I learned that life’s diversity has two layers – inherent diversity – what you are born with and applied diversity – life’s experience. Growing up with an older sister with an intellectual disability, I have observed how we need to support people and their families at their times of need. Now, with a young family and friends at a similar stage, I realised how important organisations that provide support at these critical life milestones are. Ronald McDonald House South Island is a haven and incredible support to so many families at their time of challenge and adversity.”