Board
Members
Board Members
Lachlan Monfries
Chair
BCom, MBA
Lachlan joined the Cure4CF board in 2015. He knows first-hand the effects of cystic fibrosis and wanted to join the fight and support the Foundation’s efforts to find a cure. Lachlan is currently an Asset Manager for Scentre Group. He has worked for Westfield for the past 15 years and has experience in a number of marketing and management roles across Australia.
Abbey Bell
Director
BJourn, GradCertBus
Abbey is a passionate and experienced leader in strategic communications and public affairs. She is the Head of Public Affairs at The Hospital Research Foundation Group, responsible for leading business strategy and public affairs initiatives. Abbey brings extensive experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in medical research, which has honed her ability to communicate complex information effectively. Her background also includes experience in the global technology sector, where she launched a global brand for a fast-growing B2B software startup.
Abbey joined the Cure4CF Board in 2022 and is excited about the laser focus of the organisation’s fundraising efforts and the opportunity to work with such a united community across Australia.
Dr Steven Zadow
Director
MBBS (hons) FRANZCR
Dr Steve Zadow has a child with Cystic Fibrosis and is passionate about improving the lives of those with CF and finding a cure.
Steve is a medical doctor. He graduated from medical school with honours, winning numerous awards, including the Frank S. Hone Memorial Prize for the highest mark in the subject of Medicine and the Sir Trent Champion de Crespigny Memorial Prize for the highest mark in the clinical section of the subject medicine.
In his early career he was involved in Respiratory Medicine research and management of patients with cystic fibrosis.
He is now a medical specialist radiologist. He completed his training in Adelaide followed by a fellowship in the United Kingdom working at the Kent & Sussex Weald NHS Trust/St Thomas’ Hospital London, including time spent at King’s College Hospital London and The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford.
He works at Dr Jones & Partners Medical Imaging, where he has been a partner for many years, and also works at Flinders Medical Centre where he has held a senior consultant position for 20 years.
He has a strong interest in research in his field, having published and reviewed many research papers. He enjoys teaching and has been an invited speaker at multiple conferences.
Steve has many years of board experience at Dr Jones and Partners.
Steve joined the Cure4CF board in November 2021 and is on the Governance, Risk & HR subcommittee.
Jenna O’Callaghan
Deputy Chair
LLB (Hons), BCom, GDipLegalPrac, GradDipCA
Jenna is a legal practitioner and business professional with experience in private practice and not for profit sectors. Jenna currently works at AnglicareSA as one of their Legal Counsel, assisting in identifying risks to the organisation and helping achieve strategic and operational goals. She also brings significant experience from her previous role, specialising in business advisory, taxation and structuring issues.
Jenna holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and is a Legal Practitioner admitted to the Supreme Court of South Australia. She is also a Chartered Accountant, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce.
Jenna is passionate about assisting the community. She joined the board in 2020 and is excited about working with Cure4CF towards the delivery of its vision.
Clinton Jury
Director
GAICD, AdvDip Bus Mgt, Dip Mktg
Clinton joined the Board in August 2018 and we welcomed his considerable not-for-profit and fundraising experience. Clinton is currently the CEO of the Local Government Association of SA and has extensive experience in leading organisations across adult education, strategic project management, marketing and commercial operations as well as major fundraising programs and member and volunteer management. Holding senior Director and Management roles in the Government and NFP sector for more than 25 years Clinton has worked across many organisations including the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Women’s and Children’s Hospital Foundation, Australian Red Cross, Royal Flying Doctor Service & CanTeen. A Vinnies CEO sleepout ambassador Clinton is currently a Director on the Local Government Finance Authority, LGASA Mutual, LG Procurement and a member of the management committee of the Austrian Association of SA and Centres Advisory Committee for St Vincent dePaul SA.
Clinton is passionate about the creation of vibrant communities which bring people together and is excited to work alongside the CF community in search of a cure.
A/Professor Nicolette Hodyl
Director
PhD, BSc (Hons), Grad Cert (Biostats), Dip Mgment
A/Professor Nicolette (Nicki) Hodyl is Director of NSW Regional Health Partners, a NHMRC Research Translation Centre that works to accelerate research evidence into everyday care to improve patient outcomes and experience. In this role, Nicki works closely with passionate and committed researchers, health professionals and consumers to collaboratively address priority health needs in regional NSW.
As a research specialist and strategist with over 20 years’ academic and consultancy experience, Nicki has worked with national health agencies and organisations, medical research institutes, universities and health services in research development, design, implementation and strategy. Nicki has held executive positions and advisory roles in the health and medical research sector, state government, professional science and clinical networks and in start-up companies.
Josh Walding
Director
CAANZ, CTA, GradDip(CA), BCom, BBus(Applied Finance)
Josh is the owner of Blacksheep Advisory, an accounting firm providing accounting, tax and business services across a number of different industries to a variety of corporate entities and family groups. Josh has been an accountant for approximately 20 years and has developed an extensive insight into current tax and business issues that he explores deeply with his clients to identify and explore opportunities for improvements in all facets of their financial lives.
Josh is a member of the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, is a Certified Tax Adviser with the Tax Institute of Australia, and holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business (Applied Finance) from the University of South Australia.
Josh has a personal connection with CF and is excited about sharing his knowledge and skills to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of Cure4CF. Josh joined the board in August 2023.
Patrons
David Coluccio OAM
Patron
BA, MBA, MA(IntStud), GAICD
David Coluccio is Founder and Principal of Senexus, which offers independent advice and manages the placement process for families seeking an aged care home for their loved one in Adelaide.
Prior to starting Senexus, David spent more than ten years in a variety of management roles including as General Manager of the Women’s & Children’s Hospital Foundation where he raised funds for and project managed the redevelopment of the Playdeck as well as being instrumental in the fundraising and construction of the Starlight Room. During this time he also completed an MA (International Relations) and an MBA at the University of Adelaide and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Passionate about ensuring access to quality aged care for those in need, David founded Senexus to help families through the stressful and emotional process of placing a loved one into residential aged care. David coordinates all aspects of admitting a loved one into residential aged care, including undertaking the search for a suitable aged care home and advising on the costs of care.
From 2009 to 2018, David was a director, and then Chairman, of the Cure4CF Foundation and in 2022 he joined the Cure4 CF as a patron.
In 2021, David was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the cystic fibrosis community.
Greg Oke
Founder and Patron
BAppSc (Met), MBA, MCIPS
Greg has considerable experience in the promotion of cystic fibrois and raising funds to support research into a cure. Greg was also on the board of The Cystic Fibrosis Association of South Australia Inc.
Greg is currently managing his own business and has significant senior management experience in the mining, automotive and manufacturing industries.