National Executive

President - Leigh Bell | Cardiomyopathy Association Australia

Leigh Bell

President

Leigh joined the Board of the CMANZ in late 2022. She is a long term cardiomyopathy patient, having been diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy...

Vice President - Donna Harrison

Donna Harrison

Vice President

Donna joined the Board in 2023. She brings a unique blend of life experiences and strong commitment to our mission. In 2008, she was diagnosed with hypertrophic...

Treasurer - Gordon Thoms

Gordon Thoms

Treasurer

Gordon joined the Board of CMANZ in late 2024. Gordon has had a successful career in financial services, having worked in senior roles with a number of global investment...

Jenny Lizzio - Secretary

Jenny Lizzio

Secretary

Jenny has recently been appointed as secretary of CMANZ, joining in May 2025. Jenny is a chartered accountant with more than 30 years of diverse experience across many industries...

Shelley Kerr

Shelley Kerr

Director

Shelley joined the CMANZ Board in 2023. She has a professional background in public health, program management and business development, holding leadership roles...

Shelley Kerr

Vikki Collins

Director

Vikki has recently become a member of the CMANZ Board after having been involved in the organisation for many years where she has assisted with coordination of support groups....

Director - Dionne Essenstem

Dionne Essenstam

Director

Dionne joined the CMANZ Board in 2025. Diagnosed later in life with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy(HCM), alongside both of her sons and without any known family history...

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