Villa Education Trust Patrons

Hayley Parsons (BEd, Dip Tchg) has previously worked for the Villa Education Trust, been on the VET Board and has provided extensive support to the NZ Army acknowledged by the award of the Chief of Army Commendation. 

Chris Parsons, MNZM, DSD has served New Zealand for 31 years as an officer in the New Zealand Army, He is now developing leaders in New Zealand’s primary sector as CEO of NZ Rural Leaders. 

Both Hayley and Chris are remarkable New Zealanders who are passionate about their family, their careers and contributing to humanity in New Zealand and overseas. The Villa Education Trust is delighted that they are jointly Trust Patrons.