Our Team

Megan joined Cabrini Health in December 2021 as the Director of the Cabrini Foundation.

She has more than twenty years’ experience in the non-profit sector in Australia and the UK, with a focus on healthcare, children, and medical research. Megan most recently worked as Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy for Cancer Council Victoria and previously as Head of Fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support, London, UK.

Megan is passionate about collaborating with supporters on causes and initiatives that are closest to their hearts and is proud to be working with the Foundation team as we grow our community of supporters who are investing in the future of Cabrini.

A fundraising professional for more than 20 years, Susie has worked across a range of not-for-profit organisations, raising funds for family and community services and medical research organisations before joining Cabrini Foundation more than ten years ago.

She is passionate about the impact that philanthropy can have on improving the care of all Cabrini patients now and in to the future.

Having personally experienced exceptional care at Cabrini, Susie is committed to helping make a difference to patients and staff across Cabrini.  

Sally is an experienced professional with over ten years fundraising in the health and medical research sector. Sally most recently worked as the Head of Philanthropy and Fundraising at Snowdome Foundation, and prior to this held fundraising positions at the Leukaemia Foundation, Monash University and at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research.

With a Bachelor of Biological Science, Sally began her career as a cancer researcher at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute. Sally’s strong background of over twenty years working in the health and medical research sector, along with personally experiencing the exceptional care at Cabrini underpin her passion for working with Cabrini’s supporters to continue to make a difference to patients and their families.

Elizabeth joined the team in March 2023 as the Philanthropy Manager of the Cabrini Foundation.

She has more than 15 years of relationship management experience and serves as an exceptional conduit between the technical realm and how powerful the impact of philanthropy is on our community and loved ones. Elizabeth’s role at Cabrini focuses on enhancing major gifts to meet future clinical demands and move Cabrini into our “Next Era” of development. She is a warm-hearted and motivated advancement professional who delivers a wealth of experience from a broad range of sectors including higher education as a trusted philanthropic advisor, an educator and scientist. A clinical biochemist, Elizabeth is passionate about the life-changing and transformative nature of healthcare.

Silke is a skilled and motivated professional with strong communication, partnership, and project management skills, with a background in education and health.  For over 15 years, Silke has devoted herself to the not-for-profit sector, most recently in community relations roles with Blue Light Victoria, Beyond Blue, Sacred Heart Mission and Cancer Council.

Silke joined the Foundation team in August 2024.  Out of hours, Silke is studying to be a Doula and is passionate about empowering women to have the pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience of their dreams.

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Kate is an experienced Community Relations, Alumnae Relations and Bequest Manager previously within the education sector. Kate thrives on developing strong strategic relationships and partnerships within the extended Cabrini community, has strong project management skills and is passionate about community engagement and facilitating support for those in need.

Previously, Kate worked in sports administration in various roles; Corporate Sales Manager at the Australian Open Tennis Championships, held various roles at the Melbourne Racing Club and was Sponsorship Manager at Aviva when they were the AO Ballkids Sponsor.

Kate loves speaking French whenever she can.

Priyanka Willis joined the Foundation team in August 2019. Priyanka has over 15 years working in not-for-profit organisations, including Variety – the Children’s Charity, YGAP and Mercy Health Foundation.

Priyanka’s role at Cabrini Foundation involves maintaining and managing internal and external relationships to ensure philanthropic gifts are delivered and received in a positive and reciprocal manner whilst being at the core of the organisations needs.

Mandy joined the Foundation team in June 2023. Mandy has experience in direct marketing, data analysis, research and reporting within not-for-profit and local government sectors. Mandy has recently held fundraising positions at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Hadassah Australia and Spiritgrow.

Mandy and her family have experienced the excellent care given at Cabrini and Mandy is thrilled to be in a role where she can positively contribute towards ensuring that all patients receive the best care with state-of-the-art equipment and resources.

Carmen has more than 24 years of experience working in not-for-profit organisations and higher education. Before joining the Cabrini Foundation team, Carmen was the Advancement Services Manager at La Trobe University for over eight years.

Carmen is passionate about working with database systems and finding ways to improve business processes. Carmen is keen to contribute to the data analysis and reporting needs of the Cabrini Foundation and to extend the database functionality used within the Cabrini Foundation.

Julia is an experienced healthcare administration professional, having managed the business office at Mitcham Private Hospital for 20 years.  Julia supports the Cabrini Foundation team with all administration tasks to ensure efficient operation of the office and ensures excellence in customer service for our valued donor community.

Julia is committed to work for an organisation that makes a positive difference to people’s lives and  is highly compassionate and empathetic with all customers in healthcare setting.

Naomi joined the team in September 2022. Naomi is a philanthropic relationships and communications professional with more than twenty years’ experience across community and women’s health organisations. Naomi recently held fundraising and Foundation positions with The King David School, Emmy Monash and the Jewish Museum of Australia.

At Cabrini, Naomi is seeking to bring her experience to support donor communications and connection in recognition of the extraordinary contribution Cabrini is making to healthcare for all Victorians.

Melissa joined Cabrini Foundation in 2019 and is our Donor Relations Manager. Melissa is currently on Maternity Leave.

With her personable and authentic approach, Melissa thrives on cultivating relationships with our community of supporters to connect their gifts of gratitude to projects requiring support around the hospital.

With a long family connection to Cabrini Hospital, Melissa is passionate about making a positive contribution to the community through the power of philanthropy.