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Meet the team redefining ageing with expertise, compassion, and a shared belief in living well.

Meet the team redefining ageing with expertise, compassion, and a shared belief in living well.

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At Brightly, our people are our purpose in action. 

Brightly is built by clinicians, health coaches, wellbeing experts, and community connectors who believe preventative, whole‑of‑person care should be accessible, uplifting, and empowering. 

We show up with empathy. We act with clarity. We bring the science — and the heart — to ageing well.

At Brightly, our people are our purpose in action. 

Brightly is built by clinicians, health coaches, wellbeing experts, and community connectors who believe preventative, whole‑of‑person care should be accessible, uplifting, and empowering. 

We show up with empathy. We act with clarity. We bring the science — and the heart — to ageing well.

Expert care, beautifully coordinated.

Ageing well takes a team. At Brightly, our multidisciplinary clinicians work together to strengthen every aspect of your wellbeing — physical, cognitive, emotional, and social.

They bring specialist expertise and genuine warmth, ensuring your care is proactive, evidence-led, and centred on your independence. 

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Cheryl Johnson

Geriatrician

Cheryl is a highly specialised Geriatrician with over a decade of experience in the care of older adults. She is dedicated to delivering holistic and individualised care, addressing the diverse needs of her patients in the continuum from wellness to frailty.
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Diana North

GP

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Julia Brookes

Clinical Pharmacist

Julia is an experienced clinical pharmacist who specializes in optimizing medicines in Older Adults. She works as a Pharmacist Prescriber at GP practices in West Auckland. She previously spent 15 years as a Clinical Pharmacist in a wide variety of roles both here and overseas. 
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Susan Yates

Clinical Psychologist

Susan has a special passion for working with older adults who are experiencing memory and cognitive changes. She provides comprehensive cognitive and neuropsychological assessment, drawing on extensive experience in both New Zealand and the UK.
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Heidi Miller

Physiotherapist

Heidi is a physiotherapist with more than 25 years experience working in rehabilitation and older aged care. She is passionate about helping people to reach their potential and to maintain independent living as they age.
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Susan Williamson

Registered Nurse

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Helen Gibbs

Dietitian

Helen is a registered dietitian who is passionate about both individual nutrition care and making nutrition education more accessible through online platforms. Her practice, Diet Consulting, has been her full-time business since 2022. Her interest in older person's health is informed through both professional and personal experience and focuses on a holistic model of care.
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Tim Dunn

Occupational Therapist

Tim is a New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist. Tims’ career as an Occupational Therapist and subsequent qualifications have allowed him opportunities of many differing health roles and experiences including professional leadership, management, academic and clinical roles across a variety of health and disability services.

Our leadership. Guided by purpose.

Brightly’s leadership team combines deep experience across healthcare, ageing science, technology, and community services.

They guide our mission with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to reimagining how we support ageing. 

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Hannah McQueen

CEO & Founder

Hannah has been in the business of creating better outcomes for Kiwis since she founded enable.me 2007. Now, Hannah directs her energy, focus and vision towards designing a better experience of aging.

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Jono Bredin

Chief Strategic Officer

Jono and Hannah have worked together since 2021. Jono loves a challenge and is excited to apply his accounting and business background to deliver on the Brightly vision.

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Manoj Patel

Chief Medical Officer

Manoj combines his medical, business and leadership experience to create innovative solutions for improving health and wellbeing care at scale.

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Andrew Wallace

Head of Legal & Corporate

Andrew, a long-time friend of Hannah, brings his extensive corporate legal experience to provide commercial governance and advice that aligns with the Brightly values.

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Linda Rouse

Head of People & Culture

Linda Rouse is Brightly’s Head of People & Culture, bringing deep experience in building strong teams, positive workplace cultures, and people practices that support business growth. She partners closely with leaders to embed values-led ways of working and create environments where people can thrive. At Brightly, Linda is focuses on laying the people foundations that will support the company’s next stage of growth.

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Sarah Williams

Chief Marketing Officer

As CMO of Brightly, Sarah leads the brand’s mission to redefine proactive, whole-of-person health through modern, insight-driven marketing. She brings deep expertise in AI, customer experience, and growth strategy to help scale Brightly’s nationwide health hub network.

People first – always

Brightly’s culture is grounded in warmth, integrity, and a deep belief in human potential. How we show up for our members is the same way we show up for one another — with care, curiosity, and a commitment to doing meaningful work.

At Brightly, culture isn’t a poster on the wall — it’s a daily practice shaped by our values: 

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People first 

We lead with empathy. We listen before we act. We value every voice. Whether it’s a member, a colleague, or a partner, people are at the centre of every decision we make. 

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Drive 

Ageing won’t wait — and neither do we. We bring energy, focus, and momentum to everything we do. We solve problems with clarity and move quickly where it counts.

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Amplify 

We elevate one another, our members, and our communities. We collaborate, share knowledge, and build on what works — creating better outcomes together.

Our culture is welcoming, uplifting, and inclusive. We celebrate diversity, encourage honest conversations, and support each other through challenges and growth. It’s a place where you can show up as yourself and do work that genuinely matters.

Ageing well starts with the right support.  

Brightly’s team is united by the belief that ageing can be positive, informed, and full of possibility. Our people ensure:

  • Every assessment is thorough and human.
  • Every Care Plan is evidence‑led and personal.
  • Every member feels seen, supported, and in control.

This is care that’s clear, honest, and empowering — not clinical or overwhelming. 

Ageing well starts with the right support.  

Brightly’s team is united by the belief that ageing can be positive, informed, and full of possibility. Our people ensure:

  • Every assessment is thorough and human.
  • Every Care Plan is evidence‑led and personal.
  • Every member feels seen, supported, and in control.

This is care that’s clear, honest, and empowering — not clinical or overwhelming.