Nanette moved to New Zealand with her family in 2007. She has worked on various roles such as a Programme Manager for an after-school care centre, lecturer, school administrator at International Schools and as a Director in a Montessori school. Currently, Nanette is teaching at ACG Sunderland and managing Kids at School Care. Nanette enjoys being part of the team TANI and mentions: “It is a great honour to be part of the Board at TANI, since 2015. I was inspired to join the team as I have seen the importance of its advocacy in supporting and promoting the well-being of the Asian communities. Aside from being a part of the policy making, my contribution as a member is helping to promote and strengthen the collaboration and networking among diverse Asian Communities through its existing programmes and events.

• Nanette also holds the following portfolios:
• Founder & CEO, NZ- PHIL SCOT Charitable Trust from 2009 to present
• Director, Kids at School Care (2015 to date)
• Global Hero Award holder: ‘Heroes for Better 2015’
• Leader, Filipino and Asian Community Groups
• New Zealand Registered teacher