Tyson Schmidt has a varied background covering senior roles in central Government, a regional polytechnic, and management consulting. He has held a number of governance roles including chairing charitable organisations, been a Trustee in arts, health and housing organisations, and a company director. Tyson went on to train in architecture after initially graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and a Masters in Strategic Studies. He continues to be actively involved in architecture and regularly publishes on Māori architectural research and history. Creativity to Tyson is an essential part of all endeavours – while the arts are particularly suited to exploring, expressing and refining creativity, the creative mindset and approach can be applied in all areas

Sharon Hall serves as a Trustee of the TLC Educational Trust and brings over two decades of experience in education, leadership, and organisational operations. As the Operations Director, Sharon is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functioning of the organisation — guiding decisions that shape the student experience, ensure financial sustainability, and strengthen relationships with key external and government agencies.

Sharon’s journey with the organisation began nearly 20 years ago, initially joining as a Distance Delivery mentor before taking on roles central to the development of the prison programme. Her long-standing commitment to academic quality and organisational growth is reflected in her service on the Academic Board for more than 15 years and as a member of the Management Team for the past 12 years.

Before embarking on her professional career, Sharon studied at Palmerston North Teaching College, later completing a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in ceramics and glass. Her background in the arts and education underpins a creative and student-centred approach to leadership and governance.

Dedicated, insightful, and deeply committed to educational transformation, Sharon continues to play an integral role in advancing the mission and values of the TLC Educational Trust.

Maggie Mundell is a Trustee of The Learning Connexion Educational Trust, bringing significant experience in compliance, academic administration, and organisational operations within the tertiary education sector. Through her involvement on the Management Team and Academic Board, she contributes to governance that supports regulatory compliance, institutional quality, and effective decision-making. With a long-standing connection to TLC, first engaging with the organisation as a student, Maggie brings a considered, solutions-focused perspective informed by an understanding of both regulatory frameworks and creative education environments.