Viv grew up in the Wairarapa as a middle child of three and became a Christian at a young age. Her parents emigrated from Switzerland before she was born and as a result she has always had a love for languages, culture, and travel which saw her put most of her university studies on hold while she spent a few years working at two Christian Retreat Centers in Switzerland. Upon returning to New Zealand in 2005 she settled in Wellington where she met her husband James, began working as a PA and resumed part-time studies towards a BA in Linguistics (which she is still working on!). Viv is passionate about Jesus, enjoys trying new recipes, exploring new places, snowboarding, entertaining, being involved in her church and anything chocolate. Viv enjoys getting to know students and graduates at conferences and hearing about their relationships with Jesus and how God is working in their lives.
Viv is based in the Wellington Office as PA to Nigel Pollock. She also acts as the office link to the TSCF National Board.