The Board

Danny Watson - FCPA FSIA FAICD

Chairman of the Mary Potter Foundation
Retired stock broker and accountant.

Joined the board of Mary Potter Foundation in May 2005
Appointed Chairman October 2005
Danny is a retired sharebroker with over 40 years experience and is a qualified Accountant.In the past prior to his Board appointment he advised the Foundation on it's investments and has been a major supporter of the fund raising activities of the Foundation- In his retirement Danny is also on the finance and audit committee of another major not for profit organisation and is a Trustee/Director of the Non-Government Schools Super Fund

Ann Magasdi - DipT, B Ed

Deputy Chair, Mary Potter Foundation
Former teacher

Joined the board of Mary Potter Foundation in July 2004
Appointed Deputy Chair in November 2005

Ann is an integral part of the event fundraising at The Mary Potter Foundation, and assists with our gala events and dinners.

Elizabeth Clare - Grad Dip Comm. (PR) Grad Cert Mgnt AFAIM GAICD

Executive Director, Mary Potter Foundation

Appointed Executive Director of the Mary Potter Foundation in October 2005
South Australian winner (Community and Government Award) 2003 Telstra Business Women's Awards
National Finalist Telstra Business Women's Awards 2003
Member of the Prominent Alumni - University of South Australia
Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia

Philippe Jaquillard - B Ec, FCA

Treasurer, Mary Potter Foundation
Accountant

Joined the board of Mary Potter Foundation in July 2002
Director of accountancy firm Jaquillard Minns

Marcus LaVincente LLB MBA

Board Member, Mary Potter Foundation
Lawyer

Joined the board of Mary Potter Foundation in July 1994
Partner of Minter Ellison Lawyers
Awarded Honorary Life Membership for his service to the Mary Potter Foundation in September 2006

Michael Willson AM

Board Member, Mary Potter Foundation
Grazier

Joined the board of Mary Potter Foundation 1994
Appointed Chairman September 1996 until September 2002
Awarded Honorary Life Membership for his service to the Mary Potter Foundation in September 2005

Sr Anne Sheridan LCM

Director of Mission, Calvary Health Care Adelaide
Board Member of Mary Potter Foundation

Appointed by the Little Company of Mary to the board of Mary Potter Foundation in July 2006
Sr Anne is a member of the Little Company of Mary, and has formal qualifications in nursing

John Field

Managing Director Field Public Relations
Board Member, Mary Potter Foundation

Appointed to the Board of The Mary Potter Foundation in August 2001
John Field is Managing Director and founder of Field Public Relations - a leading South Australian-based communications group with clients in all Australian states and territories.

A former Business Editor of Adelaide’s daily newspaper, The Advertiser, John's experience includes 15 years in business journalism and 21 years in public relations.

Judy Morris

Real Estate Sales - Klemich Real Estate
Board Member, Mary Potter Foundation

Appointed to the Board of The Mary Potter Foundation July 2002

John Birkill OAM FAICD, FAIM, JP

Grape grower Board member, Mary Potter Foundation
Former Chief Executive Officer, Masonic Homes Inc

Appointed to the Board of The Mary Potter Foundation March 2006

Mat Denton MAICD
Board Member, Mary Potter Foundation

Appointed to the Board of The Mary Potter Foundation in March 2006

Stavroula Raptis Dip T. B. Ed

Former teacher

Appointed to the Board of The Mary Potter Foundation in August 2007

Staff

Michelle Jewels Dip of Fund Mgnt, MFIA.- Developments Events & Grants Coordinator

Michelle commenced with the Foundation in August 2004, and is the Development, Event & Grants Co-ordinator. She has completed the Diploma of Fundraising Management and is a member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia with a history of studies in bereavement care, grief and loss. Michelle liaises with supporters and corporate friends with supporting the Hospice and co-ordinates the Foundation's fundraising events and Galas. She is also responsible for Bequests, and writing grant funding and award proposals for the Foundation.

Paula Martin - Accounts & Lottery Coordinator

Paula has been with 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.

Belinda Chapman- Administration Officer

Belinda commenced with the Foundation in January 2007 and is employed Part-Time. Belinda assists with administration, the processing of our donations and helps at our fundraising events.

Lyn Hendry- Administration Officer

Lyn commenced with the Foundation in July 2008 and is also employed part-time. Lyn assists with the processing of our donations and general administrative work for the Foundation.