Meet the Team

Julie Parker

CEO

I support the values and mission of TWF and believe it is leading the way for the advocacy of better services and awareness of young adults who have cancer. Having had a personal experience of cancer as a young person myself, I know that support systems are very limited and I want to do more to make those supports a reality for any young Australian with cancer.

TWF is a positive, inspirational and guiding light for young adults with cancer and I wish to bring my skill set, a wide network of cancer charity supporters and my own passion and knowledge to help the cause.

Jade McKenzie

National Business & Development Manager

After seeing my loved ones go through their own cancer journeys, I learnt very quickly that cancer doesn't discriminate. Age, gender, race - none of it matters. Unfortunately for young adults and their families though, there is a fundamental a lack of support, information and care available. This is why The Warwick Foundation is an important organisation for all Australians and why I have chosen to dedicate myself to this cause. Without us, there is little hope that young adult survival rates and services will improve and without your support, we cannot continue to close these gaps and reach out to those who need us most. Cancer affects everyone and we are all in this together, but together we can make a difference.

The Board

The Warwick Foundation is governed by a board of directors. The Board consists of people who have experience with young adults with cancer and the necessary skills to help improve the support services available.

Tony Coombs - Chairman

Darren Grech - Treasurer

Samantha Lehmann - Founder/Director

Gary Bohmer - Director

Kate Sykes - Director

Matt Hale - Director

Michelle Bourke - Director

Advisors:

Kate Thompson

Dr David Thomas

Alan Knight