Our People
Our impact on the lives of children and whānau would not be possible without the team of passionate and talented people who make up our organisation.
Family Support Coordinators
Our Family Support Coordinators are at the heart of everything we do, providing one-to-one support for each family.
Jim Boult
Patron of Child Cancer Foundation
We are thrilled to announce that Jim Boult has been named as Patron of Child Cancer Foundation, in recognition of over three decades of dedicated service to the organisation alongside his wide connections across sectors that will support us in our mission.
Board Members
We are fortunate to be governed by a Board that is dedicated to our kaupapa, made up of members who are all leaders in their fields.
Dennis Turton
Chair
Dennis became involved with Child Cancer Foundation after his son, Noah, was…
Pat Wilkes
Deputy Chair
Pat understands the childhood cancer journey intimately, as his daughter was diagnosed…
Dean Bradley
Board Member
Dean’s involvement with the Foundation began when his daughter, Amber, was diagnosed…
Alex Hanlon
Board Member
Alex is a bereaved parent who is delighted to be able to…
Dr Stephen Laughton
Board Member
Stephen is a Paediatric Oncologist at Starship Hospital, with specific expertise in…
Nick Beale
Board Member
Nick’s desire to support Child Cancer Foundation began around 1980, when a…
Dan Walker
Board Member
Tēnā koutou kātoa. He mokopuna tēnei nō te korowai o te maunga…
Darlene Tuiono
Board Member
Darlene’s connection to the Child Cancer Foundation began in 2014 when her…
Sierra Alef-Defoe
Board Member
Sierra’s passion for advancing outcomes for children with cancer came from losing…
Leadership Group
Our Leadership Group provides guidance for all parts of the organisation, leading from the front with dedication and empathy.
Monica Briggs
Chief Executive
Experienced for-purpose sector leader Monica Briggs joined Child Cancer Foundation as Chief…
Thu-Lena Tran
Senior Whānau Connect Lead
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā kārangarangatanga maha o te…
Shannyn Hansen
Family Support Manager
Shannyn joined Child Cancer Foundation in 2009, with a background as a…
Harriet Keown
Content & Communications Specialist
Harriet joined Child Cancer Foundation in 2020, where she is responsible for…
Kerry Price
Project Manager
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. No ngā whenua ahau o…
Francesca Powell
Digital & Direct Marketing Manager
Francesca leads the Marketing team at Child Cancer Foundation. The team is…
Chris Key
Fundraising & Growth Manager
Chris joins our Leadership Group as Acting Fundraising Manager and our National…
Ganesh Mahadevan
Finance Manager
Ganesh joined Child Cancer Foundation in October 2022, having previously worked in…
Child Cancer Foundation Membership
Being a Child Cancer Foundation member gives you a voice as part of our incorporated society.
Child Cancer Foundation is an incorporated society with a membership base that includes families of children with cancer, health professionals and people who support our cause.
Being a member gives you an opportunity to pay it forward to other families who are supported by the Foundation. Members also have the right to vote at the Foundation’s Annual General Meeting.
Please note, new membership registrations will be ratified at the upcoming Child Cancer Foundation Board meeting.
Please note: If you are a family in need of support, please get in touch with our team through our contact page.