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
Board Chair
Dennis became involved with Child Cancer Foundation after his son, Noah, was…
Dan Te Whenua Walker
Deputy Chair
Tēnā koutou kātoa. He mokopuna tēnei nō te korowai o te maunga…
Dean Bradley
Board Member
Dean’s involvement with the Foundation began when his daughter, Amber, was diagnosed…
Dr Stephen Laughton
Board Member
Stephen is a Paediatric Oncologist at Starship Hospital, with specific expertise in…
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…
Dr Kerri Morgan
Board Member
Kerri’s connection to Child Cancer Foundation began in 2015 when her son…
Stephen Willis
Board Member
Stephen and his family were first introduced to Child Cancer Foundation in…
Reremoana Hammond
Board member
Reremoana (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Ruapani, Moriori) and her…
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…
Sarah Hart
Communications Lead
Hailing from Canada and settling in NZ since 2013, Sarah joined Child…
Kerry Price
Policy, Advocacy & Projects Manager
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. No ngā whenua ahau o…
Francesca Powell
Marketing & Individual Giving 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…
Louise Goss
Finance Manager
Louise Goss joined Child Cancer Foundation as Finance Manager in August 2023. This…
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.