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


Southern Cancer Chief Executive

Nicola  Coom
Nicola Coom
Chief Executive | Tumu Whakarae

Cancer Services

Jo Arthur
Jo Arthur
Community Manager - Coastal Otago
Phone number
021 985 733
Tara Strahan
Community Manager - Wakatipu Basin
Jess Falconer
Cancer Navigator- Dunedin & Coastal Otago
Abby Forsythe
Abby Forsythe
Cancer Navigator - Southland
Phone number
021 562 939
Angela Melrose
Angela Melrose
Cancer Navigator, Prosthetics - Dunedin & Coastal Otago
Angelique Mawson
Angelique Mawson
Accommodation & Driving Coordinator - Otago
Aynsley Dermody
Cancer Navigator- Gore
Pauline Campbell
Pauline Campbell
Community Coordinator- Coastal Otago
Diana Power
Cancer Navigator - South & West Otago
Phone number
027 277 7632
Katherine Miller
Katherine Miller
Cancer Navigator - Dunedin & Coastal Otago
Kathy Clarke
Cancer Navigator - Dunedin & Coastal Otago
Phone number
021 569 897
Leanne Kennard
Cancer Navigator - North Otago
Victoria Pemberton
Victoria Pemberton
Cancer Navigator - Invercargill
Joy Freemantle
Community Coordinator- Southland

Cancer Prevention & Research

Martin Witt
Martin Witt
Head of Cancer Prevention & Research
Phone number
027 392 7737
Tariana Kiel-Bidios
Pou Ārahi – Lower SI

Funding & MarComms

Jonet Warhurst
Jonet Warhurst
Head of Funding & MarComms
Emma Anderson
Emma Anderson
Community Funding- Campaign Lead
Frances Morgan
Frances Morgan
Donor Engagement Specialist

Business Operations

Bob King
Bob King
Business Operations Manager- Southern Cancer
Phone number
021 288 3322
Need someone to talk to?
8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
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: February 11, 2025