Our Team

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

With a shared commitment to care, compassion and community, our team, Board and volunteers work together to support Hunter locals navigating breast cancer.

Meet Our Team

Our team is a small group of dedicated Hunter locals who are passionate about supporting people navigating breast cancer.

Working closely with volunteers and the wider community, our team delivers practical support with care, compassion and respect, ensuring no one in the Hunter faces breast cancer alone.

Louise Ross - General Manager

Louise Ross

General Manager

Marianne - Client Care Navigator

Marianne Timbrell-Chapman

Client Care Navigator

Abbey McDonell - Projects Officer

Abbey McDonell

Projects Officer

Josh Lawlor - Fundraising & Marketing

Josh Lawlor

Fundraising & Marketing

Emily Dwyer - Business Support Officer

Emily Dwyer

Business Support Officer

Board of Directors

Our Board provides governance, strategic guidance and oversight to ensure HBCF operates with integrity, accountability and purpose.

Drawing on a diverse range of skills and experience, our Board supports the organisation’s long-term sustainability while remaining firmly focused on our mission and community impact.

Cath Adams - President

Cath Adams

President

Jane Hartcher - Vice President

Jane Hartcher

Vice President

Kirsty Porteous - Secretary

Kirsty Porteous

Secretary

Elechia Jones - Treasurer

Elechia Jones

Treasurer

Rosemary Brezmen

Board Member

Brian Hoppe - Board Member

Brian Hoppe

Board Member

Our Pink Army of Volunteers

Our Pink Army is the heart of HBCF.

From supporting events and fundraising initiatives to helping deliver services across the Hunter, our volunteers generously give their time, skills and energy to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

We are incredibly grateful for the commitment and passion of our Pink Army, whose support helps make our work possible.

Hunter Breast Cancer Foundation Volunteering