Meet our team

Our Board

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...

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

Treasurer

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

Gordon Thoms

Director

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...

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....

Donna Harrison

Director

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...

Dionne Essenstem

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...