Debbie Bakkerus

Head of Marketing

“PSEC aligns with my values and has a heart for our community and all people.”

Debbie joined Presbyterian Support East Coast (PSEC) in 2016, attracted to the organisation’s unique position of offering support to not only children and families through Family Works, but also older and disabled New Zealanders, through Enliven.

Debbie is the Head of Marketing and leads marketing, communications and fundraising efforts at PSEC. She brings over two decades of experience across a wide range of marketing disciplines to her role, but she found her true passion in working for not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in people’s lives. She previously held the role as Enliven Older People Service Manager.

Debbie’s natural ability to forge long lasting and meaningful relationships has delivered positive results for the many organisations she has worked for. PSEC’s vision of communities reaching their potential is a strong driver for Debbie, and her passion for healthy, strong families. She says there are many important things in life, but the most important thing to her is family.

Family is a life jacket in the stormy sea of life. – J.K. Rowling