Deirdre Maxwell, Network Manager- As Network Manager Deirdre is responsible for leadership and strategic direction of the Northern Cancer Network in partnership with the Clinical Director.   As a Registered Comprehensive Nurse, with a Masters in Management, Deirdre brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Network team.

Dr Richard Sullivan (ADHB), Clinical Director— Richard in partnership with Deirdre is responsible for leadership and strategic direction to the Northern Cancer Network. He is also responsible for engaging with clinicians and leading clinical advice to the Network. Richard Sullivan is also Director Cancer and Blood Health Services Group Auckland Hospital, and a Medical Oncologist.
 
Gary Thompson, Project Manager— Gary is responsible for leading, facilitating and co-ordinating the scoping of inequalities, developing a plan of action with key stakeholders and facilitating the implementation of priorities for the Northern Region. Gary is of Ngati Paoa and Ngati Haua descent, of the Tainui waka.
 
Petrina Francis, Support Coordinator—  Petrina provides secretarial, administrative and project assistance to the Network Management Team.  In addition to many years PA experience in both the private and public sector, Petrina has a background in community and public relations. This experience is invaluable in this role, as it requires communication with a wide group of stakeholders - keeping them up to date via regular newsletters and the website, and secretarial support to a number of forums.

Dr Geeta Gala, Public Health Physician - This dedicated role provides public health and epidemiology expertise and focuses on undertaking analysis to inform priorities for the Strategic Plan, developing Network KPI’s and establishing baseline measures, as well as assisting with the development of a regional prioritisation process and data analysis for Network projects.
 
Dr Wendy Stevens, Health Services Researcher – Wendy is the lead investigator for the lung cancer research project. Wendy’s background includes general practice, palliative care, public health and statistics. She has extensive experience in clinical medicine, health services research and quality improvement of healthcare services.
 
Mark Young, Tumour Stream Project Manager – Mark is responsible for managing the Network's Lung and Bowel Tumour Stream projects across the Northern Region.  He has many years experience in the New Zealand health sector as a registered physiotherapist and manager of various health services.  
 

 
 
Content updated October 2011