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

Michelle is grateful to have worked with many wonderful charitable organisations, in various marketing and communications roles, having championed for the support of veteran’s families at Legacy, and promoted the saving of lives through first aid, at St John Ambulance Australia NSW.

Her most recent appointment was in the marketing team at the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation in British Columbia, Canada, working across the corporate and community giving portfolio on local and national fundraising campaigns, to increase research and equipment funding.

Michelle is particularly interested in working in the areas of health, wellbeing and medical research and is looking forward to advocating for the NF community for greater recognition of and funding for the condition.

Her qualifications in marketing, experience in brand building and knowledge of fundraising will allow her to enhance the profile of the Children’s Tumour Foundation.

Email: michelle.olofsson@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

Before starting at the Children's Tumour Foundation, Ruth worked at an organisation that supported homeless women and children 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