Our People

Our People. United by Purpose.

NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia’s staff are passionate and skilled individuals from a cross section of the medical and professional community.

Meredith Cummins

Chief Executive Officer

Meredith has been with NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia since February 2018, first serving as Project Officer / CRA & Nurse Educator before becoming CEO in September 2022. She has been instrumental in the development of the PLANET Registry and Patient App, the Neuroendocrine Cancer Optimal Care Pathway, fully accredited GP and Nurse Education Modules, the Living with Neuroendocrine Cancer Program and advocating for the approval for Belzutifan for VHL patients. Meredith plays an active role in patient support groups and has coordinated numerous Patient Education Forums across the country. With over 40 years of oncology experience in metropolitan, rural, international, public,…
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Kahlia Wolsley

Nurse Educator/Project Officer

Kahlia is a registered nurse and credentialed diabetes educator. Kahlia completed her Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2012 and finalised her Graduate Year in 2013 at St John of God Bendigo. Kahlia has experience on the medical ward, surgical ward, day procedure unit and critical care unit up until she found her passion in cancer care. Kahlia undertook her chemotherapy academic education course through Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and put this into practice for nearly 10 years working in the Oncology Unit at SJOG. Kahlia strives to continuously increase her knowledge and skills and as such completed Post Graduate Certificate…
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Ferial (Fee) Amputch

NSW

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nurse

Fee is a Registered Nurse completing her Bachelor of Nursing with University of Western Sydney in 2015 and graduating in 2016. Fee has experience across Primary and Community Health Care, Drug and Alcohol services, and Haematology/Oncology nursing. Her most recent role has been in Cancer nursing, which has significantly shaped her career. Through this role, Fee has gained expertise in chemotherapy, radiation therapy, blood products and iron infusions, palliative care, and providing referrals to appropriate services. She also offers compassionate support to patients and their families/carers. Fee is passionate about engaging with people, listening to their stories, and empowering them…
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Cristelle Gilmour

VIC

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nurse

Cristelle Gilmour is a registered nurse with over 20 years’ experience as a cancer specialist nurse across surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, survivorship/living with cancer along with palliative care. Cristelle holds post graduate studies in Cancer Nursing and is a member of Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA). With clinical experience at Cancer Specialist Centre’s in Australia and the UK, she recognises that people experiencing cancer can be empowered through education, information and supportive care. She is passionate about advocacy, psychological support and equity of care for people with cancer and their families, and believes cancer specialist nurses roles such as the…
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Ciara Connolly

Media & External Relations

Ciara brings nine years of experience in PR, communications, and marketing from both the public and not-for-profit sectors. In recent years, she has specialised in health communications, driven by her passion for amplifying patient voices and improving health outcomes. With a strong background in stakeholder engagement, Ciara excels at building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and community leaders to drive meaningful change. She is committed to raising the profile of NeuroEndocrine Cancers across the general public and government, ensuring that Neuroendocrine Cancer patients are heard, supported, and given equitable access to the care and resources they need. Passionate…
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Isobel Gower

TAS

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nurse

Isobel completed her Bachelor of Nursing in 2018 through the University of Tasmania and began her career in oncology and haematology at the Royal Hobart Hospital. After gaining experience there, she spent a year specialising in oncology and haematology at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Isobel relocated to Katherine in the Northern Territory, where she worked in a remote, largely nurse-led oncology and haematology unit. During this time, she also completed a Graduate Certificate in Oncology Nursing. Her passion for working in diverse and challenging environments led her to travel nursing across Western…
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Tammy Hagan

WA

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nurse

Tammy is a Registered Nurse completing her Enrolled Nursing at Royal Perth Hospital 1989 & Bachelor of Nursing with CURTIN and graduating in 1994. Completed Post Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Epidemiology & Biostatics). Tammy has worked in nuclear medicine for 16 years and in theranostics for 14 years. She has gained a wide range of experience in various disciplines including research, oncology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine imaging/PET scans, SIRT sphere delivery, community nursing, gastroenterology and cardiology. Tammy has extensive experience managing neuroendocrine cancer patients throughout the therapy process and providing support on trials. Experience with delivery of theranostics to…
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Dana Hart

QLD

Neuroendocrine Cancer Nurse

Dana is a registered nurse with 5 years’ experience in primary health care, she has recently moved from Auckland, New Zealand to Brisbane, Australia. Dana completed her Bachelor of Nursing from Manukau Institute of Technology then went on to complete her post-graduate certificate and post-graduate diploma from The University of Auckland. Dana completed post graduate studies in pharmacology, biological science and has completed her designated RN prescribing which in New Zealand she has been able to assess, consult and prescribe medications for patients, ranging from paediatrics to geriatrics who present to primary health with a wide range of health conditions.…
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Adie Williams

Marketing & Partnerships Manager

Adie joined us as our Marketing and Partnerships Manager in 2020 with the goal to raise awareness about Neuroendocrine Cancer and increase our engagement with our important stakeholders including our patients, donors and collaborators. With over 20 years experience in Marketing/Sales/Coaching while working in media, prior to joining NECA she also ran her own media agency for 5 years and draws on this experience to bring a collaborative approach to all she does at NECA. Adie loves nothing more than assisting a new fundraiser drive awareness amongst their own community and helping them achieve their goals. Her highlights with NECA…
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Caley Schnaid

Specialist Neuroendocrine Cancer Dietitian

Caley is an Accredited Practising Dietitian in Australia. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dietetics at the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2002 and moved to the United Kingdom a year later. Caley started working at the Royal Free Hospital (London), which is a Neuroendocrine Cancer Centre of Excellence, in 2008 as Clinical Specialist Dietitian in Neuroendocrine Tumours (Neuroendocrine Cancer) and Oncology, where her interest in working with Neuroendocrine Cancer patients began. She gained invaluable experience working within the multidisciplinary Neuroendocrine Cancer team for almost 5 years. During this time she also worked on the oncology inpatient ward,…
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Amanda Stork

Specialist Neuroendocrine Cancer Counsellor

Amanda is a registered counsellor and a passionate advocate for NeuroEndocrine Cancer Australia. Amanda has lived experience as a Neuroendocrine Cancer patient, and since 2016 is an active member of the Consumer Advisory Group for NECA. Amanda is also a Global Advisory Board member for INCA, the International Neuroendocrine Cancer Alliance. Having completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, Amanda went on to complete her Masters with the University of Queensland, specialising in counselling. Amanda enjoys applying her knowledge of generalised mental health concerns for a range of wellbeing needs, and has worked with adults, young adults…
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Kara Tyndall

Content Manager

Kara has over 15 years of marketing, communications and social media experience and has worked across multiple industries such as broadcast media, not-for-profit, government and education, joining NECA in 2022. Kara has recently held the position of Communications Manager at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University and campaign manager for a social impact creative agency. She enjoys overseeing a project from beginning to end, observing the impact of research and communications and how it can make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
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