Amy has recently returned from a short trip to Seattle where she met with talented expats living and working in Washington State.  Seattle is a sister city of Christchurch and already has an established network of Cantabrians. 

Amy spoke at the annual Sister City Gala Dinner and announced that a US charitble entity - Friends of Christchurch, is in the final stages of development.  This entity will assist US tax residents to give to causes in Christchurch New Zealand.