Leadership
An effective Board is a vital part of any successful organisation. For the Foundation, our Board provides oversight and direction to ensure the Mission and Objects are fulfilled, and processes and operations are sustainable and financially responsibly.
Bringing a depth of experience and a diverse range of skills from finance and management through to community development, social work, research, education and training, its members lead and inform our innovative work to improve the quality of life for people with cancer.
Samantha Connor
B. HUMAN MOVEMENT (ACU)
Samantha’s background is in sport, recreation and fitness, including management of fitness and recreation centres and work with medical practitioners on programs for patient fitness, diet and nutritional programming.
Warren Johnson
BA, GAICD
For most of his career Warren has operated at CEO level in the not for profit sector. As a chief executive he has driven growth through the development of innovative, evidence-based programs and revenue streams across government grants, corporate partnerships and fundraising.
Phil Brunner
BBus, LLB and Director Bailiwick Legal (WA)
Phil is an experienced lawyer and recognised as a “Leading Agribusiness Lawyer” by Doyle’s Guide. Phil specialises in agribusiness and tourism law, assisting clients with green energy projects, mineral and petroleum exploration, complex commercial litigation, contracts, employment and succession planning.
Reg Woodleigh
BCom (UNSW), MICDA, FAMI
Reg has a background in business and information systems and brings a depth of experience from corporate marketing in transport and advertising to the non-profit sector, including work in mental health, environmental, youth and wildlife rescue services.
Emeritus Prof. Ian Webster AO
PATRON
As a medical statesman and social activist, Ian Webster has worked for over thirty five years as a physician in free clinics for homeless people at the Matthew Talbot Hostel in Woolloomooloo and Sydney’s Exodus Foundation.
