Meet our team providing support services to cancer patients and their whānau.


Executive Team

Darryl Carpenter
Pou Ārahi | Chief Executive Officer
Matthew McKenzie
Head of Finance & Governance
Jenni Drew
Kaiwhakahaere Matua Ratonga Mate Pukupuku | General Manager Cancer Services
Phone number
(04) 389 0053
Nicola McGregor
HR & Volunteering Manager
Gemma Bevan
Tumu Whakapā | Head of Communications
Phone number
0211916787
Bridget Child
Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

Cancer Services

Jenni Drew
Kaiwhakahaere Matua Ratonga Mate Pukupuku | General Manager Cancer Services
Phone number
(04) 389 0053
Julie Holt
Kaiārahi Tima Ratonga Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Services Team Lead
Naena Chhima
Nēhi Tautoko Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Support Nurse
Rhondda Luton
Nēhi Tautoko Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Support Nurse
Charlotte Ferrick
Nēhi Tautoko Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Support Nurse
Lorna Bingham
Nēhi Tautoko Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Support Nurse
Jade Conway
Kaiwhakamahereora | Counsellor
Phone number
(04) 495 7482
Viv Hurnen
Kaiwhakamahereora | Counsellor
Phone number
(04) 260 4563
Brenda Little
Kaiwhakamahereora | Counsellor
Phone number
(04) 260 4564
Antony Pullon
Kaihuawaere Kawenga ki te Rongoa | Transport to Treatment Coordinator
Phone number
(04) 389 0088
Vanessa Ross
Kaihuawaere Kawenga ki te Rongoa | Transport to Treatment Coordinator
Phone number
(04) 389 0088
Ivan Medrano
Cancer Services Support Administrator
Gillian Fry
Community Support Team Lead
Phone number
(04) 495 4652
Cathy Tia
Community Support Advisor & Volunteer Coordinator
Sandra Rickard
Kaitohutohu Wharenoho i Tautokohia | Supported Accommodation Advisor
Phone number
(04) 380 0300
Rachael Luxford
Kaitohutohu Wharenoho i Tautokohia | Supported Accommodation Advisor
Phone number
(04) 380 0300
Jennie Tischler
Nēhi Tautoko Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Support Nurse
Cushla Marsters
Administration Team Lead
Anna Sisley
Community Support Advisor
Hayley Horne
Community Support Advisor - Hutt Valley
Phone number
(04) 389 0056
Tiara Parata
Manaaki Whānau & Senior Cancer Prevention Advisor (Porirua)
Mandy Savage
Kaiārahi Tīma Aukati Mate Pukupuku | Cancer Prevention Team Lead
Phone number
(04) 298 8514
Lacey Reedy
Community Support Advisor (Porirua)

Fundraising and Partnerships

Bridget Child
Head of Fundraising & Partnerships
Sharon Cavill
Philanthropy Lead
Sandra Davey
Kaiārahi Tīma Takunetanga me te Kimi Pūtea ā-Hapori | Events and Community Fundraising Team Leader
Natalie Henson
Matānga Takunetanga | Events Specialist
Jessie McIntosh
Kaihuawaere Takunetanga | Events Coordinator
Judith Langridge
Kaiārahi Hunga Tuku Pūtea Matua me nga Oha | Major Donors and Bequests Lead
Phone number
(04) 260 4569

Business Services

Matthew McKenzie
Head of Finance & Governance
Mathew Hegan
Office Manager
Mariya Gary
Kaikaute Whakahaeretanga | Management Accountant

Human Resources

Nicola McGregor
HR & Volunteering Manager
Catherine Worsfold
Kaihuawaere Tūao | Volunteer Coordinator
Nora Barraquero
Kaihuawaere Tūao | Volunteer Coordinator
Julius Borines
HR Advisor & Volunteer Coordinator

Communications

Gemma Bevan
Tumu Whakapā | Head of Communications
Phone number
0211916787
Nick Johnston
Senior Marketing & Communications Advisor
Last updated: April 29, 2025