Meet our Otago and Southland team, helping to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer in our communities.


Otago & Southland Acting Chief Executive

Nicola  Coom
Nicola Coom
Chief Executive | Tumu Whakarae

Supportive Care

Jo Arthur
Jo Arthur
Community Manager - Coastal Otago
Phone number
021 985 733
Tara Strahan
Community Manager - Wakatipu Basin
Abby Forsythe
Abby Forsythe
Supportive Care - Southland
Phone number
021 562 939
Angela Melrose
Angela Melrose
Supportive Care & Prosthetics - Coastal Otago
Angelique Mawson
Angelique Mawson
Daffodil House & Driving Service Coordinator - Otago
Aynsley Dermody
Supportive Care - Eastern Southland
Diana Power
Supportive Care - South & West Otago
Phone number
027 277 7632
Katherine Miller
Katherine Miller
Supportive Care - Dunedin
Kathy Clarke
Supportive Care - Coastal Otago
Phone number
021 569 897
Leanne Kennard
Supportive Care - North Otago
Margie Mitchell
Daffodil House Cleaner
Victoria Pemberton
Victoria Pemberton
Supportive Care - Southland

Cancer Prevention & Advocacy

Martin Witt
Martin Witt
Manager, Health Promotion and IT Services
Phone number
027 392 7737

Funding & MarComms

Jonet Warhurst
Jonet Warhurst
Head of Funding & MarComms
Emma Anderson
Emma Anderson
Events Manager
Donna Milne
Donna Milne
Events Specialist - Lower South Island
Phone number
027 471 0782
Frances Morgan
Frances Morgan
Donor Engagement Specialist

Finance & Administration

Bob King
Bob King
Business Operations & Finance Manager - Otago & Southland
Phone number
021 288 3322
Joy Freemantle
Office Administrator - Southland
Pauline Campbell
Pauline Campbell
Finance Assistant - Otago & Southland
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0800 226 237 Information nurse

We know that going through cancer is tough and can raise many questions. You are not alone.

We have health professionals to answer your questions and provide the support you need. Get in touch

Last updated: January 25, 2024