As founder, Denise brings to the Board a vision and optimism for change. She has worked on Stop Demand related issues locally and internationally since 1993. She has been instrumental in law reform changes (child sex tourism and child sex abuse image offending). She is a passionate campaigner and public speaker. Denise holds a BA(Hons)Psych, LLB(Hons) and a New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the prevention of sexual violence and exploitation

Now “semi” retired, Mike has held regional and national positions in the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and various industry related directorships over the past 50 years. He has been a consultant to a number of companies and a professional arbitrator. Mike is passionate about integrity and ethics and has spoken to many groups on these subjects. He is an active Rotarian and owns and runs a property management company.

Mike is based in Kaikohe, Northland, New Zealand and is committed to community transformation. His work with men’s groups involves changing men’s sexual attitudes and behaviours towards women and children both in New Zealand and internationally. Mike is a passionate supporter of Massive (Men against sexual violence). This grass-roots movement seeks to speak out, intervene and educate men with the goal of eliminating sexual abuse from families and the community.

Sarah has worked in the not-for-profit sector for a number of years. Her commitment to issues around everyday sexism and the impacts of pornography consumption, together with her focus on youth and social media experience, adds an important element to the Stop Demand board.