Executive Director & The Mary Potter Team

Cathy Murphy - BMgmt (Mktg) MFIA -Executive Director

Cathy Murphy is the Executive Director for The Mary Potter Foundation commencing in August 2009. 

Cathy has spent the past 12 years working within the not-for-profit sector in management and marketing roles with both local and national charities.  Cathy feels privileged to lead The Mary Potter Foundation team to support the wonderful care and programs of the Mary Potter Hospice and Calvary Cancer Services. Cathy is motivated by the ability to deliver a positive impact to people’s lives. 

Cathy’s other great motivation is in working with people who are passionate about what they do. She believes that achieving success is linked to shared values and goals, ‘can do’ attitudes and open minds to new ideas.  Working in an industry where trust, ethics and transparency are vital, she advocates a ‘do the right thing and you’ll get the right results’ approach.

Cathy’s earlier career was within the advertising industry which led to her desire for formal qualifications in marketing. It was while studying her Bachelor of Management as a mature student that Cathy made the decision to make a career switch that would see her work for organisations where making a difference was the focus.

Cathy is married with two daughters.

Staff

Paula Martin - Accounts & Lottery Coordinator

Paula has been with the Mary Potter Foundation since January 2006, and is responsible for book-keeping and accountancy duties for the Foundation, including coordinating the Telethon lottery. Paula has a history of studies with Accountancy and bookkeeping, and oversees the donor database, donations and administration area. Paula also assists with our fundraising events.

In her previous career Paula worked in the Pathology industry facilitating payroll and accounts.

Paula is motivated by surrounding herself with like minded people, who also value truth, honesty and prides herself on her dedicated work philosophy. Family is very important to Paula, and she treasures the time she has with them.

Paula feels her work at the Mary Potter Foundation allows her to contribute to an organisation that really makes a difference to the community, allowing people to die with dignity.

Paula has 2 children.

Danika Rohde - Administration, Fundraising & Events Coordinator

Danika commenced with the Foundation in May 2010 and is employed full time. Danika assists with the processing of our donations and general administrative work for the Foundation, and assists in the coordination of all of our fundraising events.

Danika is enjoying working with an organisation that really makes a difference to the community.

Danika believes her work with the Mary Potter Foundation is an opportunity of giving back and makes a real impact on those who need it most.

Danika lives with her Fiance Andrew.

Call in or speak to Danika if you feel you would like to share your story or own personal experience of The Mary Potter Hospice in our newsletter. She would love to hear from you!