Our People

Email: leanne.dib@ctf.org.au

She has spent the past 5 years using those skills to protect and support some of the most vulnerable and is now completely focussed on improving the lives of those living with NF in Australia. 

Renee is responsible for the brand health of the organisation, growing corporate and community revenue, as well as overseeing the marketing and communications portfolio. As a mother herself, she empathises deeply with the families wrestling with the implications of such a devastating condition.

She believes that when we know better, we do better and wants to use her time and expertise to elevate the Children’s Tumour Foundation from a little-known charity to a highly recognised and respected national brand. A brand the NF community can be proud of. 

Email: renee.anschau@ctf.org.au

Before commencing with the CTF Donna ran her own Public Relations Consultancy for over 10 years working specifically with charitable and community focused organisations across Australia. She has sat on various committees including the Mother's Day Classic event committee and was chair for the Royal Society for the Blind's 125th Anniversary Celebration.

Before her own consultancy, Donna can also boast working for The Animal Welfare League and Guide Dogs Australia.

Some of the proudest moments in her career include helping launch a world first pink fire truck for breast cancer awareness and managing media relations for a royal visit in QLD in conjunction with Buckingham Palace.

Donna is most excited about sharing people's stories and loves a good chat.

Email: donna.samofal@ctf.org.au

Sara has worked primarily with children, young people and families experiencing both chronic health conditions as well as moderate to severe mental illness.

Sara is passionate about supporting people to reach their full potential and achieve the goals that are most important to them.

Sara is thrilled to be a part of the Children’s Tumour Foundation and the opportunity to offer her strong skill set to the NF community.

Email: sara.buchanan@ctf.org.au

As a mum to a toddler, that empathy has only intensified, making her an invaluable and incredibly knowledgeable member of the support team.

Nat previously worked in a dual role working as VIC/TAS Support Coordinator for the CTF and the Clinic Co-ordinator at Royal Children’s Hospital clinic. In 2021 Nat was made a full time member of the CTF support team. 

Email: natalie.mccloughan@ctf.org.au

Before starting as the CTF’s Support Coordinator, Ruth worked at an organisation that supported homeless women and children and as community development coordinator. She’s a trained parenting group facilitator and is passionate about connecting people, creating communities and encouraging people to tell their stories. Her hope is that every person with NF feels empowered and able to have their voice heard. 

Email: ruth.lindsay@ctf.org.au

She then transferred to the Community Health sector and managed Frail Aged and Dementia Specific Day Care Centers, Carer Respite Services and Complex Community Case Management Services.  

After the birth of her two children, she transitioned to private enterprise, partnering with her husband in their own engineering business. Following the sale of the company in 2019, Meredith was able to reassess her options and decided to return to a focus of helping others in the community. She became one of our Support Service Coordinators, while also leaving room for her passion projects - volunteering for animal charities (Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and Cat Protection Society). 

The Support Services Coordinator role enables her to utilise her skills and experience in patient/client advocacy, service development and health professional education and training.  She readily admits that she had not previously heard of Neurofibromatosis, but has made it a mission to learn and research the condition and to raise awareness, particularly amongst medical and health professionals. 

Email: Meredith.fannelli@ctf.org.au