Director of Strategic Engagement

Orquidea Tamayo Mortera

Orquidea Tamayo Mortera has served as President of the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists Inc. for over seven years. Under her leadership, we have grown stronger and more connected as a profession embracing bold ideas, elevating standards, launching national projects, and forging relationships across sectors, communities, and international borders.

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She has carried the Society through challenging transitions, opened new doors for our members, and built bridges where there were none before. Her vision has not just moved us forward; it has raised the mana of Diversional and Recreational Therapy across Aotearoa.

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Her role, which sits outside the executive board, ensures that her invaluable experience and relationships, especially at national and international levels continue to support the profession she has tirelessly uplifted.