Penny is currently the Chief Executive of Mana Kāwanatanga ā Rohe Local Government Commission.  The Commission is an independent statutory body which promotes good practice in local government and considers representation matters.

Penny has a background in both central and local government, a passion for governance and a belief in the power of communities.  She became part of the ANSOG alumni this year after completing the Towards Strategic Leadership programme.

Penny is currently based in Nelson and work, often virtually, with a team of Commissioners and officials who are spread across Aotearoa New Zealand.  She values ongoing professional development and look forward to helping build the Aotearoa New Zealand alumni chapter.